Question

The triangles are similar. What is the value of x.​

Answer 1

The answer to your question is x = 6

Explanation:

To solve this problem use proportions. Just look for the right sides so the proportion be correct.

Sides of the small triangle = Sides of the big triangle

`(x)/(4) = (12)/(8)`

Solve for x

`x = (4(12))/(8)`

Simplification

x =
`(48)/(8)`

Result

x = 6