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we are given that
two triangles are similar
so, the ratio of their sides must be same
we get
now, we can solve for x
step-1: Cross multiply both sides
step-2: Simplify left side
step-3: Subtract both sides by 2x
step-4: Divide both sides by 4
so,
............Answer
Answer:
The first number is 138.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the first number be <em>x.</em>
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Then since they are consecutive numbers, the second number will be (<em>x</em> + 1), the third (<em>x</em> + 2), the fourth (<em>x</em> + 3) and the fifth being (<em>x</em> + 4).
We are given that their sum is 700. Therefore:
Solve for <em>x</em>. Combine like terms:
Subtract 10 from both sides:
Divide both sides by five. Therefore:
The first number is 138.