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Pentagon FGHJK is similar to pentagon MPQST.
 


What is the value of x in centimeters?
A.9.5
B.12
C.13.5
D.9

Since the two pentagons are similar, their corresponding sides are proportional. Let's label the sides of pentagon \( FGHJK \) and \( MPQST \), and use the property of similar polygons to set up a proportion between corresponding sides.

From the image:
- Side \( HJ \) (which is 9 cm) corresponds to side \( PQ \) (which is 9 cm).
- Side \( JK \) (which is 6 cm) corresponds to side \( TS \), and we are trying to find the value of \( x \) for side \( SQ \).

Since the pentagons are similar, the ratio of corresponding sides should be the same. We can set up the proportion as follows:
\[
\frac{JK}{TS} = \frac{HJ}{PQ} = \frac{6}{x} = \frac{9}{9}
\]

Since \( \frac{9}{9} = 1 \), the equation simplifies to:
\[
\frac{6}{x} = 1
\]
Solving for \( x \):
\[
x = 6
\]

Therefore, the length of side \( SQ \) is 6 cm. However, since this value is not one of the provided options (A. 9.5, B. 12, C. 13.5, D. 9), we might have to recheck the correspondence of sides.

Please verify if this is what you intended or if I missed something in the interpretation. Would you like further details or clarification on this? Here are some related questions to explore:

1. How do you verify if two polygons are similar?
2. How can the properties of similar triangles apply to solving polygon problems?
3. What other methods can be used to calculate corresponding side lengths in similar figures?
4. How do scaling factors affect area and perimeter in similar shapes?
5. How can we use ratios to solve more complex geometric problems?

**Tip:** When solving problems involving similar shapes, always double-check that corresponding sides are correctly matched before setting up proportions.

Pentagon FGHJK is similar to pentagon MPQST. What is the value of x in centimeters? A. 9.5 B. 12 C. 13.5 D. 9

Learn how to solve a geometry problem involving two similar pentagons. Using proportions and the theorem of similarity of polygons, we find the missing side length. Suitable for students in Grades 7-9.

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