Two Right Triangles Are Similar $( x - 1 )$ And 1 Find the Value of X

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Essay

Two right triangles are similar. The two legs of one triangle have lengths 1 and ( x + 1), and the corresponding legs of the other triangle have lengths $( x - 1 )$ and 1. Find the value of x .

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