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  • 25-11-2014
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The pair of polygons is similar. Find the value of x.
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The pair of polygons is similar Find the value of x I really need help Thanks lt3 class=

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konrad509
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  • 25-11-2014
[tex]\frac{25}{65}=\frac{5}{x}\\ 25x=325\\ x=13[/tex]
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lovesrosie lovesrosie
  • 25-11-2014
Because they are similar, they have the same proportions. In the bigger polygon, the one side is 25in, and in the smaller one, the side is 5in.
25÷5=5
So, you have to divide 65 by 5 to get your answer. 
65÷5=13
13 inches is the answer
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