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3 years ago

Find the value of x in similar polygons below

Mathematics

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muminat3 years ago

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Answer:

Choice A

Step-by-step explanation:

When you have two shapes that are similar their sides are always proportional. So all we have to do is set up a proportion.

$\frac{18}{4.5}=\frac{x}{1.5}$

Now we cross multiply and solve

$27=4.5x\\x=6$

And that's it x equals 6 feet.

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