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  • 11-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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The triangles are similar.
What is the value of x?
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DatGuy323
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  • 11-02-2021

Answer: 16 units

Step-by-step explanation:

In similar triangles, the sides keep the same ratio, in this case 3:4:5.

Thus, because 12 is 3*4 and 20 is 5*4, x must be 4*4, or 16.

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