Question

explain why the triangles are similar. then find the value of x

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

we are given 2 angles congruent(A) and another pair of angles are congruent the vertical ones(A)  so is AA-postulate

x/8 = 7/12; multiply both sides by 8

x= 7*8/12 = 7*2*4/ 3*4 ; simplify

x= 14/ 3 = 4 and 2/3