Answer:
x = 7
Step-by-step explanation:
The larger outside triangle and the smaller triangle on top are similar, hence the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
=
= ( cross- multiply )
5(2x + 13) = 135
10x + 65 = 135 ( subtract 65 from both sides )
10x = 70 ( divide both sides by 10 )
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