Question

Please help me with this question thanks

Answer 1

x = 40.375

Explanation:

ΔYVH and ΔYBA are similar. Therefore the corresponding sides are in proportion:

`(YH)/(YA)=(YV)/(YB)`

We have

`YH=x,\ YA=17,\ YV=16+22=38,\ YB=16`

Substitute:

`(x)/(17)=(38)/(16)` cross multiply

`16x=(17)(38)` divdie both sides by 16

`x=((17)(38))/(16)\\\\x=40.375`