Question

Find the value of x.
6
14
3x-12
8
8
21
x = [?]

Answer 1

Explanation:

That line that separates the triangle vertically is an angle bisector. That creates a ratio between the resulting 2 triangles:

`(6)/(3x-12) =(14)/(21)` and cross multiply:

14(3x - 12) = 21(6) and

42x - 168 = 126 and

42x = 294 and

x = 7