Question

What is the value of x?


A. 3√
B. 21−−√
C. 9
D. 15

Answer 1

x = 15

Explanation:

Because PQ is parallel to JL,

Substituting, we have

5(x-6) = 3x

5x - 30 = 3x

2x = 30

x = 15

Answer 2

x = 15

Explanation:

Because PQ is parallel to JL,
`(KP)/(PJ) = (KQ)/(QL)`

Substituting, we have
`(x-6)/(3) = (x)/(5)`

5(x-6) = 3x

5x - 30 = 3x

2x = 30

x = 15