Question

7. If JKL ~ NMP, find the x
help me! also show work so i won’t ask again

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

Based on similar triangle;

14/49 = x+5/9x+1

Cross multiply

49(x+5) = 14(9x+1)

49x + 245 = 126x + 14

49x - 126x = 14 - 245

-77x = -231

x = -231/-77

x = 3

Hence the value of x is 3