Question

Solve for x. round to the nearest hundreths.​

Answer 1

x ≈ 8.57

Explanation:

The ray is an angle bisector and divides the opposite side into segments that are proportional to the other 2 sides, that is

`(8)/(6)` =
`(20-x)/(x)` ( cross- multiply )

8x = 6(20 - x) , distribute

8x = 120 - 6x ( add 6x to both sides )

14x = 120 ( divide both sides by 14 )

x ≈ 8.57 ( to the nearest hundredth )