Question

Set up a proportion to solve for x in the following similar triangles,

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 14

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then corresponding sides are in proportion, that is

$\frac{15}{x-4}$ = $\frac{12}{8}$ ( cross- multiply )

12(x - 4) = 120 ( divide both sides by 12 )

x - 4 = 10 ( add 4 to both sides )

x = 14