Questions: Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Similar right triangles Find the length x.

Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Similar right triangles

Find the length x.
Transcript text: Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Similar right triangles Find the length $x$.
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Set up a proportion

The two right triangles are similar, so the corresponding sides are proportional. We can set up the proportion:

x/2.5 = 7/3.5

Step 2: Solve for x

Cross-multiply:

3.5x = 2.5 * 7 3.5x = 17.5 x = 17.5/3.5 x = 5

Final Answer:

The length of x is 5.

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