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Algebra basics

Course: Algebra basics > Unit 8

Lesson 5: Solving similar triangles
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Algebra basics
Equations and geometry
Solving similar triangles
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Solve similar triangles (advanced)

CCSS.Math: HSG.SRT.B.5
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Problem

Solve for x.
x, equals
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3, slash, 5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7, slash, 4
  • a mixed number, like 1, space, 3, slash, 4
  • an exact decimal, like 0, point, 75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12, space, start text, p, i, end text or 2, slash, 3, space, start text, p, i, end text
Two triangles A B C and A D E. Triangle A B C is on top of Triangle A D E at point A. Side A C is smaller than A E and side A B is smaller than side A D. Side C B has a length of two. Side E D has a length of eleven. Side A B has a length of three. Segment B D has a length of x. Angle A B C and A D E are both ninety degrees.
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