Question

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

Answer 1

x = 7

Explanation:

Based on the angle bisector theorem, we would have the following equation:

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

21/(3x - 12) = 7/3

Cross multiply

(3x - 12)*7 = 3*21

21x - 84 = 63

21x - 84 + 84 = 63 + 84

21x = 147

21x/21 = 147/21

x = 7