Question

Find the length of x

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The hypotenuses of the triangles are different. One is 4 and the other is 5.

Lets use ratios to find the relationship of the hypotenuse and the base.

2.5:5

Turn this into a fraction

2.5/5

Now divide

2.5/5 = 0.5

The base of the triangle is half the length of the hypotenuse.

So 4 is x’s hypotenuse so:

4 x 0.5 = 2

X = 2