4. Similarity in Right Triangles
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Analyze what lengths you are given and use either the Right Triangle Similarity Theorem or one of its corollaries to write a proportion.
x=6
Let's analyze the given right triangle so that we can find the value of x.
Cross multiply
Distribute x
Multiply
LHS-144=RHS-144
Commutative Property of Addition
Write as a difference
Factor out x & - 6
Factor out (x+24)
Use the Zero Product Property
(I):LHS-24=RHS-24
(II):LHS+6=RHS+6