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OpenStudy (jessiegonzales):

MEDAL!!!! Find the value of x. 3. The polygons are similar, but not necessarily drawn to scale. A.14 B.21 C.96 D.504

OpenStudy (jessiegonzales):

Directrix (directrix):

Corresponding sides of similar polygons are in proportion.

Directrix (directrix):

That means this: 4/x = 24/84 Use the Means-Extremes Property to solve for x.

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OpenStudy (jessiegonzales):

21?

Directrix (directrix):

No.

Directrix (directrix):

4/x = 24/84 24* x = 4 * 84

Directrix (directrix):

What is 4 times 84 equal to?

Directrix (directrix):

@jessiegonzales

OpenStudy (jessiegonzales):

336

Directrix (directrix):

What is 336 divided by 24 equal to

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OpenStudy (jessiegonzales):

14

Directrix (directrix):

Yes, x = 14.

OpenStudy (jessiegonzales):

thanks :) Mind checking another question?

Directrix (directrix):

You are welcome. Post the next problem in a new thread.

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