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  • 09-02-2017
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The rectangles shown are similar.

What is the value of x?



A.
9

B.
5

C.
6

D.
4

The rectangles shown are similar What is the value of x A 9 B 5 C 6 D 4 class=

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Notoeis2 Notoeis2
  • 09-02-2017
B. 5 is the answer
3*3 =9
5*3=15
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Joshtray
Joshtray Joshtray
  • 09-02-2017
Since they are similar, 
[tex] \frac{9}{3} = \frac{15}{x} [/tex]
Cross Multiply
[tex]3*15=9x[/tex]
[tex]x= \frac{45}{9} =5 [/tex]
So the answer is B.
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