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  • 25-03-2019
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What is the value of x?

What is the value of x class=

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MrsStrong
MrsStrong MrsStrong
  • 28-03-2019

Answer:

x = 12.8

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the value of x, set up a proportion between the two similar triangles. Then solve for x.

[tex]\frac{32}{32+x} = \frac{40}{56}[/tex]

Solve by cross multiplying and isolating x.

32(56) = 40(32+x)

1792 = 1280 + 40x

512 = 40x

12.8 = x

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