Solution:
<u>Note that:</u>
- 2(Perimeter of smaller triangle) = Perimeter of larger triangle
<u>Using the perimeter of the smaller triangle, solve for x.</u>
- 2(Perimeter of smaller triangle) = Perimeter of larger triangle
- => 2(3.5 + x + h) = 7 + 4 + 2h
- => 7 + 2x + 2h = 7 + 4 + 2h
- => 2x = 4
- => x = 2
The length of x is 2 units.
Answer:

General Formulas and Concepts:
- Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Equality Properties
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define equation</u>
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<u>Step 2: Solve for </u><em><u>x</u></em>
- Subtract 8 on both sides:

- Divide both sides by -6/4:

- Rewrite:

<u>Step 3: Check</u>
<em>Plug in x to verify it's a solution.</em>
- Substitute:

- Multiply:

- Subtract:

Answer:
32.5
Step-by-step explanation:
% over 100 = is/ of
50% over 100 = x / 65
cross multiply
3250/ 100x = 32.5
X+3=8 (just rid of squares)
X=8-3
X=5