Question

In the figure, Davis, Broad, and Main Streets are all parallel. The figure shows the distances in between city

blocks. Find x.
I
Davis
8
Bridgeview
24
Broad
Main
Southview
15

Answer 1

x = 6

y = 2

Explanation:

Given segments are equal,

3x - 7 = x + 5

3x - x = 7 + 5

2x = 12

x = 6

From the picture attached,

Between the parallel sides,

If two segments are equal then other two segments will be equal.

9y - 2 = 6y + 4

9y - 6y = 2 + 4

3y = 6

y = 2