Question

HELPP PLEASE What is the value of x in the diagram below?

48
18
O A. 4
B. 6
C. 5
O D. 3
SUBMIT

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

The triangles are similar, using ratios

x 8

------ = -----------

18 48

We can use cross products to solve

48x = 8*18

48x = 144

Divide each side by 48

48x/48 = 144/48

x =3