Question

Find the value of x.

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

Since, DE || AC... (GIVEN)

Therefore, by Basic Proportionality Theorem, we have:

BD/AD = BE/CE

(10-x) / x = 3/2

2(10 - x) = 3x

20 - 2x = 3x

20 = 2x + 3x

20 = 5x

x = 20/5

x = 4