Question

Determine the value of x in the figure. answers: A) x = 9 B) x = 6 C) x = 4.5 D) x = 3

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

The marks through each of the sides of the triangle denote that all of the side lengths of the triangle are equal, or that it is an equilateral triangle. Therefore:

7x+9=x+27

6x+9=27

6x=18

x=3

Therefore, the correct answer is choice D. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

The sides are the same length

x+27 = 7x+9

Subtract x from each side

x+27-x = 7x-x+9

27 = 6x+9

Subtract 9 from each side

27-9 = 6x

18 = 6x

Divide by 6

18/6 = 6x/6

3 =x