Geometry 2021PM Thomas wanted to measure the width of the pond so he set up triangles as shown in the diagr. x ft 50 ft 65 ft 120 ft How wide is the pond? feet.

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Thomas wanted to measure the width of the pond so he set up triangles as shown in the diagram. He claims the two triangles are similar.
50 ft
65 ft
120 ft
How wide is the pond?
feet.
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