188k views
0 votes
Solve similar triangles (advanced)

Solve similar triangles (advanced)-example-1
User Mickzer
by
4.9k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

x = 1.125 AKA x = 1 1/8 AKA x = 9/8

Explanation:

CB to ED = 1 : 9

Scale Factor = 1/9


(1)/(9) = (x)/(x+9) -> cross multiply

9x = x + 9

-x -x

8x = 9


(8x)/(8) =(9)/(8)

x = 9/8

User Narayanan
by
5.6k points