Question

In the diagram below, triangle abc ~ triangle dec . What is the value of x? A. 28 b. 24 c. 22 d. 26

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the figure attached,

Given : ΔABC ~ ΔDEC

By the property of similarity,

"Corresponding sides of the similar triangles are proportional"

$\frac{\text{AB}}{ED}=\frac{BC}{EC}=\frac{AC}{DC}$

Since, $\frac{\text{AB}}{ED}=\frac{AC}{DC}$

$\frac{42}{6}=\frac{x}{(32-x)}$

6x = 42(32 - x)

6x = 1344 - 42x

6x + 42x = 1344

48x = 1344

x = $\frac{1344}{48}$

x = 28 units

Therefore, Option (A). x = 28 units will be the answer.