The two triangles in the diagram are similar. There are two possible values of x. Work out each of these values. State ALL of yo
1 answer:
Using the concept of proportional, it is found that the value of x for the given similar triangles is 2.
<h3>What is a proportion?</h3>A proportion is a fraction of a total amount, and the measures are related using a rule of three.
The relations between variables, either direct or inverse proportional, can be built to find the desired measures in the problem.
Since two triangles ΔACD and ΔABE are similar triangles, then their corresponding sides will be proportional.
Therefore, AC/ AB = AD / AE
By substituting the measures of the sides here;
AC/ AB = AD / AE
(x + 10) / 10 = (15 +3) / 15
15(x + 10) = 180
x + 10 = 12
x = 12 - 10
x = 2
Therefore, the value of x for the given similar triangles is 2.
More can be learned about proportions at;
#SPJ1
You might be interested in