Question

Hi please help I keep getting the anwser wrong and really need to get at least 1/2 the two right or I’ll get a zero!!!pls

Answer 1

x =
`14(7)/(9)` or 14.78

Explanation:

The lines are parallel, therefore, k(18) acts same as g(x)

That means that:

k(18) = g(x)

- 14 =
`-(18)/(7)x` + 24

- 14 - 24 =
`-(18)/(7)x`

- 38 =
`-(18)/(7)x`

38(7) = 18x

266 = 18x

266 / 18 = x

133 / 9 = x

x =
`14(7)/(9)` or 14.78