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Setler [38]
3 years ago
5

How do I solve for x?

Mathematics
1 answer:
mel-nik [20]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

x = 4.8

Step-by-step explanation:

Since quadrilateral JKLM and PQRS are similar toe ach other, therefore the ratio of their corresponding sides are equal.

Thus:

QP/KJ = PS/JM

Substitute

8/5 = x/3

Cross multiply

5*x = 3*8

5x = 24

x = 24/5

x = 4.8

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