Question

Solve for x
Please show the steps
The answer is 10

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

Since ΔCDE ~ ΔQRS, we can find the actual length of x + 8 first before finding the value of x.

Length of x + 8 =
`(12)/(20)` × 30

= 18

x + 8 = 18

x = 18 - 8

x = 10