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Answer 1

Answer:

x = 24 in

Step-by-step explanation:

The corresponding  sides of similar triangle will be in same proportion.

$\frac{x}{8}=\frac{15}{5}\\\\\frac{x}{8}=3\\\\x = 3*8\\x = 24$

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x/15 = 8/5

x = 15 * 8 / 5

x = 24

answer

x = 24 in