Question

Use the side-splitter theorem to solve for x in the triangle below. 5 х 24 10

Answer 1

The side splitter theorem states that if a line intersects two sides of a triangle and is parallel to the third side of the triangle, it divides those two sides proportionally.

So:

x/24 = 5/10

Solve the proportion for x:

10x =24 (5)

10x = 120

x= 120/10

x= 12