Given that the triangles are similar.
When triangles are similar, all three pairs of corresponding sides are in the same ratio.
Similarly in the given triangles, the ratio of the corresponding sides are equal.
Cross multiplying, we get
Dividing both sides of the equation by -4.
So, we get
x = 7.
Answer: y = 7.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Suppose that y varies directly with x
That is, y∝x
Convert y∝x to a full equation by introducing a constant k to the right hand side.
Therefore, y = kx
Given that y = 10 and x = 20
Substitute y and x in the equation above. We have;
10 = k(20)
10 = 20k
20k = 10
k = 10/20
k = 0.5
Since k = 0.5, the equation y = kx becomes y = 0.5x
Now, to find y if x = 15, substitute x in equation y = 0.5x
Therefore, y = 0.5(15)
y = 7.5
