Question

Identify the similar triangles in the figure, then find the value of x.

Answer 1

Triangle ABD ≈ triangle CDE

x = 8

Explanation:

Triangle ABD ≈ triangle CDE

The 2 traingles are similar, then

AB/BD = CD/DE

Plug in

x/12 = 4/6

x/12 = 2/3

x = 12 * 2 / 3

x = 8

Answer 2

Triangle cde and x= 8