Question

30 POINTS GEOMETRY QUESTION

Answer 1

2.25

Explanation:

x/1 = (9+x)/5

9 + x = 5x

9 = 4x

x = 2.25

Answer 2

x = 9/4

Explanation:

We know that the triangles are similar

We can use ratios to solve

x x+9

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

1 5

Using cross products

5x = 1(x+9)

5x = x+9

Subtract x

5x-x = x+9-x

4x= 9

Divide by 4

4x/4 = 9/4

x = 9/4