Solve for the Length of X Using the Fact That $\frac { | a + 8 | } { 2 } \geq 20$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Solve for the length of x using the fact that corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional. Round your answer to two decimal places. $\frac { | a + 8 | } { 2 } \geq 20$ $\{ a \mid a \leq - 48 \text { or } a \geq 32 \}$

• A)1.30
• B)10.40
• C)6.15
• D)4.06
• E)1.60

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