Question

Need help with this question.Find the value of x

Answer 1

Answer:

x=14

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Thales' theorem, the triangle inside 6,7,8 is similar to the triangle 12,x,16:

$\frac{12}{6}= \frac{16}{8} =\frac{x}{7} =2$

$x=7(2)=14$

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