Question

The two triangles are similar.
What is the value of x?​

Answer 1

x = 14

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar, we can use the similarity ratio to find the value of x.

`(8)/(32) = (17)/((4x + 12))`

• Cross multiply fractions.

32x + 96 = 544

• Subtract 96 from both sides.

32x = 448

• Divide both sides by 32.

x = 14