Question

Analyze the diagram below and complete the Instructions that follow.

Given that xw/xv = yw/zv, find zv
A.10
B.17
C.34
D.40

Answer 1

C = 34

Explanation:

XW/XV = YW/YZ [[write it out]]

12 / (12+5) = 24 / x [[x is unknown]]

12 / 17 = 24 / x [[solve for x]]

17(24) = 12x [[cross-multiply]]

408 = 12x [[divide for x]]

x = 34 [[answer]]