Question

Solve for x. answers: A) 38 B) 42 C) 45 D) 40

Answer 1

x = 40

Explanation:

Since these are similar triangles we can use ratios

24-15 x-25

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

24 x

Using cross products

x ( 24-15) = 24 ( x-25)

9x = 24x -600

Subtract 24x from each side

-15x = -600

Divide by -15

-15x/-15 = -600/-15

x =40