Solve for x Please show the steps The answer is 10

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asked May 26, 2021 163k views

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Mark Molina · Answer 1 · 2021-05-31T01:23:24+0000

Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

Since ΔCDE ~ ΔQRS, we can find the actual length of x + 8 first before finding the value of x.

Length of x + 8 =
(12)/(20) × 30

= 18

x + 8 = 18

x = 18 - 8

x = 10