Question

Solve for x

A)8
B)9
C)-9
D)-8

Answer 1

C) -9

Explanation:

x + 19 must be half x + 29 because triangles RBC and RST are similar by SAS and RB is half of RS and RC is half of RT.

2(x + 19) = x + 29

2x + 38 = x + 29

x + 38 = 29

x = -9