Question

Solve for x

answer needs to be fraction

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

9/8

Explanation:

The triangles are similar, so corresponding sides are proportional.

AB/CB = AD/ED

x/1 = (x+9)/9

9x = x +9 . . . . . . multiply by 9

8x = 9 . . . . . . . . .subtract x

x = 9/8 . . . . . . . . divide by 8