Seudónimo Seudónimo
  • 11-04-2015
  • Mathematics
contestada

The triangles shown are similar.

What is the value of x?



A.
12

B.
15

C.
20

D.
13

The triangles shown are similar What is the value of x A 12 B 15 C 20 D 13 class=
The triangles shown are similar What is the value of x A 12 B 15 C 20 D 13 class=

Respuesta :

konrad509
konrad509 konrad509
  • 11-04-2015
[tex]\dfrac{x}{9}=\dfrac{5}{3}\\ \dfrac{x}{9}=\dfrac{15}{9}\\ x=15[/tex]

Answer Link
thompzac
thompzac thompzac
  • 11-04-2015
15, because 3 goes into 9, 3 times and, 4 goes into 12, 3 times therefore x has to follow this rule because these 2 triangles are similar and because it already gives you 5 just take 5*3=15 there is your answer enjoy!=)
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Ph paper used to identify if a substance is acidic or basic was previously derived from organisms called lichens. what is the significance of natural indicators
how did conditions in some river valleys favor the rise of early civilizations
The process of an atom releasing energy when it moves to a lower energy state is called regression. emission. absorption. translation.
Evaluate! 1/3(x-2) when x=-2
What sentence below best demonstrates a personal tone? Will fan and medal. A) There are many people in the world who choose to turn their heads away from diffic
What is one property of viruses that makes it difficult to cure viral infections
The Tet Offensive was planned by the NLF and the South Vietnamese army. true or false
Kayla strutted through the hallways of her school which best analyzes the meaning created by the underlined word. These are the answer choices. 1. It implies
How can trade lead to economic prosperity and political power
Which of the following words best describe Jimmy?