Given that the triangles are similar, find the value of x. Find the length of NR. S T 40 60 R 2x-2 8
N
M
X=
NR =
1 answer:
Answer:
NR = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that both trjangles are similar, therefore, it follows that their corresponding side lengths would be proportional to each other. Thus:
Cross multiply
(addition property of equality)
Divide both sides by 10
x = 7
✔️NR = 2x - 2
Plug in the value of x
NR = 2(7) - 2 = 14 - 2
NR = 12
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