The two triangles are similar. What is the value of x?

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x =

x=4

Step-by-step explanation:

assuming that the triangles are similar, we can create this ratio of 16 or 12+4 to 6x and 12 to 5x-2

we can cross multiply to get 16(5x-2)=6x(12)

that leaves you with 80x-32=72x

we can then subtract 80x to both sides to get -32= -8x

solve by diving -8 from both sides which means that x=4

hello from mrbilldoesmath!

answer:

x - 3

discussion:

x^2 - 9 = (x-3) (x+3)   so

(x^2-9)/ (x + 3) = x-3

you,

mrb