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The two triangles are similar below. Find the value of x in the following: (NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)​

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  • sqdancefan

    Answer:

      x = 2.4

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Corresponding sides of the similar triangles are proportional:

      x/(x+3) = 8/18

      18x = 8(x +3) . . . . . multiply by 18(x+3)

      10x = 24 . . . . . . . . subtract 8x

      x = 2.4 . . . . . . . . . . divide by 10