Question

Figure a is a scale image of figure b. whats the value of x

Answer 1

x=30. divide 45 by 27 to get 1.66 then multiply 1.66 by 18 to get 30!

Answer 2

30

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

45 x

------ = ------

27 18

Using cross products

45*18 = 27x

810=27x

Divide each side by 27

810/27 = 27x/27

30 =x