Question

1

In the diagram, AABC~ ADEF. Find the value of a.
X
B
12
9
The value of a is
с
24
D
E
36
27
F

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 8

Explanation:

since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion , that is

`(AB)/(DE)` =
`(BC)/(EF)` ( substitute values )

`(x)/(24)` =
`(9)/(27)` =
`(1)/(3)` ( cross- multiply )

3x = 24 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 8