Question

Similar right triangles Solve for x include a explanation

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

The figure in the question was split into the triangles in the attachment to the solution.

Now applying the principle of similar triangles, we have:

$\frac{16}{x} = \frac{x}{9}$

cross-multiplying, we have:

$x^{2} = 16*9 = 144$

solving for x,

x = 12