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The triangles below are similar. What is the value of x ?

The triangles below are similar What is the value of x class=

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linandrew41
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  • 26-02-2022

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Since triangle ADE and triangle ABC are similar, that means their sides are proportional, thus we get the equation

[tex]\frac{AD}{AB} =\frac{DE}{BC}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{2}{6} = \frac{x}{12}[/tex]

[tex]6x = 24\\x=4[/tex]

Thus the value of x is 4

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