Question

I don’t quite know how to do this. Can anyone explain?

Answer 1

x = 7

Explanation:

∵ Δ KVW is similar to Δ KML

∴ KV/ KL = KW/KM

∴ 44/17x+2 = 56/154

∴ 56 × (17x+2) = 44 × 154

∴ 17x + 2 = 44 × 154 / 56

∴ 17x + 2 = 121

∴ 17x = 119

∴ x = 7