3 years ago

NEED HELP ASAP 70 POINTS

Mathematics

1 answer:

Tomtit [17]3 years ago

5 0

Answer:

x = 24 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use similar triangles and proportions to solve. Put the side of the small triangle over the side of the large triangle

5 8

---------- = -----------------

15 x

Using cross products

5x = 15*8

5x = 120

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = 120/5

x = 24

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