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  • 03-04-2024
  • Mathematics
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A side of a triangle was reduced by a scale factor of ⅔. If the new side is now 18 inches, what was the original side?

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joenovielli17 joenovielli17
  • 03-04-2024

Answer: 27 inches

Step-by-step explanation: 2/3 = 18/x

You cross multiply 2 by x and 3 by 18

2x = 54

x=27

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