Question

Solve for x. Enter your answer in the box. x = A triangle with vertices labeled as A, C, D. Side C D is the base and the top vertex is A. Side C D is parallel to B E. Side A E is labeled as 24, side E D is labeled as 6x minus 4, side C B is labeled as 12, and side A B is labeled as 36.

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

Lengths on the AD side of the triangle are 24/36 = 2/3 of the corresponding lengths on the AC side of the triangle. That means ...

(2/3)·12 = 6x -4

12 = 6x . . . . . . . simplify, add 4

12/6 = x = 2 . . . divide by 6