Question

How do i solve this for x

Answer 1

C) The 2 triangles are similar , then we can write:

5x/45 = 20/36 . Cross multiplication:

5x*36 = 45*20
180x = 900   and x = 900/180 , x = 5 (and 5x = 25)

d) Remember the proportionality theorem (or Thales')
You can write the following proportion:
GH/HJ = KL/LM
8/6 = 10/x . Cross multiplication:

8x = 60 and x = 60/8 , x = 7.5