7. If JKL ~ NMP, find the x
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Based on similar triangle;
14/49 = x+5/9x+1
Cross multiply
49(x+5) = 14(9x+1)
49x + 245 = 126x + 14
49x - 126x = 14 - 245
-77x = -231
x = -231/-77
x = 3
Hence the value of x is 3