Question

The triangles below are similar. What is the value of x ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Since triangle ADE and triangle ABC are similar, that means their sides are proportional, thus we get the equation

`(AD)/(AB) =(DE)/(BC)`

`(2)/(6) = (x)/(12)`

`6x = 24\\x=4`

Thus the value of x is 4