What improper fraction goes with 1 and three fourths
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Answer:
FD = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
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, substitute values
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( cross- multiply )
2(2x + 2) = 3(x + 3) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides
4x + 4 = 3x + 9 ( subtract 3x from both sides )
x + 4 = 9 ( subtract 4 from both sides )
x = 5
Thus
FD = x + 3 = 5 + 3 = 8