Answer:
a. x = 7
b. x = 36/5
Step-by-step explanation:
Points to remember
The ratio of of corresponding sides of similar triangles are equal.
a). To find the value of x
From the figure 1 we get two similar triangles, ΔABC and ADE
We can write,
AB/AD = AC/AE
3/6 = x/(x + 7)
3(x + 7) = 6 * x
3x + 21 = 6x
6x - 3x = 21
3x = 21
x = 21/3 = 7
b). To find the value of x
From the figure b we get
ΔABC ~ ΔEDF
AB/DE = BC/DF
4/5 = x/9
x = (4 * 9)/5 = 36/5
