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Paolo was asked to find the original dimension of an enlarged pentagon. His solution is shown next to the pentagons.
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Write a proportion. $\frac{3}{12}=\frac{x}{8}$ Cross multiply. $8 x=3 ६$ Solve for $x . x=4.5$
What error did Paolo make in his solution? Paolo set up an incorrect proportion. Paolo made an error when he cross multiplied the proportion. Paolo divided incorrectly when he solved for $x$. Save and Exit Submit Mank this end reeum