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  • 16-10-2018
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Really easy seventh grade math can I get this problem answered? Thanks!!

Really easy seventh grade math can I get this problem answered Thanks class=

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ewwscience ewwscience
  • 16-10-2018
20/8=x/6
x=15
they are similar so the proportion is the same
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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 16-10-2018

x = 15

since the figures are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal

[tex]\frac{x}{6}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{20}{8}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )

8x = 6 × 20 = 120 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 15


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