Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Use cross products to simplify the equation. Multiply the denominator of the second fraction by the numerator of the first fraction, and the denominator of the first fraction by the numerator of the second,
Simplify,
Inverse operations,
Answer:
<h3>B. 4units</h3>Step-by-step explanation:
Find the diagram attached. The diagram is a similar triangle.
From the diagram, XZ/XY = CA/AB
Given XZ = 2x-2+2x-2 = 4x-4
XY =5x-7
CA = 2x-2
AB= x+1
On substituting this parameters into the formula to get x first
4x-4/5x-7 = 2x-2/x+1
cross multiply
(4x-4)(x+1) = 5x-7(2x-2)
open the parenthesis
4x²+4x-4x-4 = 10x²-10x-14x+14
4x²-4 = 10x²-24x+14
10x²-4x²-24x+14+4 = 0
6x²-24x+18 = 0
x²-4x+3 = 0
x²-3x-x+3 = 0
x(x-3)-1(x-3) =0
(x-3)(x-1) = 0
x = 3 and 1
Next is to get length AX.
Given AX = 2x-2
Substitute x = 3 into the expression
AX = 2(3)-2
AX = 6-2
AX = 4 units
Hence the measure of length AX is 4 units
