Use the following equation to find x. We can use this equation because Triangle 1 (triangle within triangle ABC) and Triangle 2 (triangle ABC) are proportional and we can use the system of equations below to create and equation.
<u>Step 2</u>
We can then use the equation below by cross multiplying the previous equation in step 1.
59 divided by 7 is 8 with 3 remaning but all must be included so you have anothr crate for the remaining the and sice 8+1=9. Velma needs 9 crates. Hope this Helps!!