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gmany

Look at the picture.

We have the similar triangles (AAA). Therefore the lengths of the sides are in proportion:

[tex]\dfrac{x}{8}=\dfrac{15}{5}[/tex]

[tex]\dfrac{x}{8}=3[/tex]           multiply both sides by 8

[tex]\boxed{x=24\ in}[/tex]

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Answer:

x = 24 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use similar triangles to solve this problem.  Put the same side of the small triangle over the same side of the large triangle

5 in           8 in

--------- = ------------

15 in         x in

Using cross products

5x = 8*15

Divide by 5

5x/5 = 8*15/5

x = 8*3

x = 24 inches

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