Question

Using the image below, whats x?

Answer 1

5.5

Explanation:

On R. H. S

Length= 10

L¹ = 4

L² = L - L¹ = 10-4 = 6

On L.H.S

2x-10 = L¹

9 = L²

Then equate both sides

2x-10+9=6+4

2x-1=10

collect like terms

2x=10+1

2x=11

divide both sides by 2

x=11\2

x=5½

x=5.5