Question

What is the value of x? Enter your answer in the box

Answer 1

x = 7

Explanation:

The 2 triangles are similar ( AA postulate ), then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

`(x)/(42)` =
`(6)/(36)` ( cross- multiply )

36x = 252 ( divide both sides by 36 )

x = 7