Question

Find the value of x.

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

The short side would be (6x-1)-14

hence becoming 6×-15

The shorter side of the other side is 15-6= 9

• From the similarity

`(6x - 15)/(9) = (6x - 1)/(15)`

`15(6x - 15) = 9(6x - 1)`

`90x - 225 = 54x - 9 \\ 90x - 54x = - 9 + 225 \\ 36x = 216 \\ x = 6`