Question

Use similar triangles to find the value of x.

9 feet
0.5 feet
8 feet
4.5 feet

Answer 1

8 feet

Explanation:

6 is to 'x' as 1.5 is to 2 or:

6/x = 1.5/2

cross-multiply:

1.5x = 12

x = 12/1.5

x = 8