Question

Solve for x, simplify your answer.​

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

given a line parallel to a side of a triangle and it intersects the other two sides, it divides those sides proportionally , that is

`(x)/(x+3)` =
`(8)/(12)` =
`(2)/(3)` ( cross- multiply )

3x = 2(x + 3)

3x = 2x + 6 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

x = 6