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Using Triangle Similarity Theorems

Question 3 • LJISD-TX-Geometry-4th 6WKS

Complete the statements to solve for x.

Answer
By the converse of the side-splitter theorem, if JK/KL = , then KM ∥ JN.:

NM/ML

Cross-multiply: (x – 5)() = x(x – 3).:

x + 4

Multiply and simplify: x2 – x – = x2 – 3x.:

20

Solve for x: x = .:

10

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