Question

HELP SOLVE FOR X PLEASE

Answer 1

Explanation:

Using Thalès,

`(12)/(x) =(17)/(9-x) \\\\17*x=12*(9-x)\ (cross\ product)\\\\17*x=108-12*x\\\\17*x+12*x=108\\\\29*x=108\\\\x=(108)/(29) \\\\x\approx{3.72413...}`