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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Geometry help please! If triangles are similar find x. (Drawing attached)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

If triangles are similar, then the lengths of corresponding sides are in the same ratio. That means: \(\dfrac{12}{10} = \dfrac{2x}{x + 8} \) Use cross multiplication to solve for x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so x = 12?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks so much!!

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