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Triangle ABC and Triangle DEF are similar. For triangle ABC, AB = 2x , AC = 24 inches and BC = 20. For triangle DEF, EF = 5 and DF = x - 2 . What is the value of x?

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MsEHolt MsEHolt

30-03-2018

x=8.

Following the similarity statement, we know that AC is to DF as BC is to EF. The ratio would be:

24/(x-2) = 20/5

Cross multiply:
24*5 = 20(x-2)

Use the distributive property:
120 = 20x - 40

Add 40 to both sides:
120+40 = 20x - 40 + 40
160 = 20x

Divide both sides by 20:
160/20 = 20x/20
8 = x

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