Question

What is the value of x?

Answer 1

Find the answer by setting up the ratio:

AB/AD = ML/LO

We know AB, AD, and LO

24/8 = ML/6

24/8 = 3

3 = ML/6

6(3) = ML

18 = ML

ML = 18cm

Answer 2

Find the answer by setting up the ratio:

AB/AD = ML/LO

We know AB, AD, and LO

24/8 = ML/6

24/8 = 3

3 = ML/6

6(3) = ML

18 = ML

ML = 18cm