Problema Solution
Triangle HIJ is similar to triangle LMN. Side LM measures x + 1, side MN measures 2x and side NL measures 3x – 2. Side HI measures 12 and side IJ measures 20. Find the value of x.
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Triangle HIJ is similar to triangle LMN means:
HI:LM = IJ : MN = JH :NL
12 : (x + 1) = 20 : (2x)
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x = 5
The value of x is 5.