Question

Solve similar triangles advanced

Answer 1

Answer: 28/3

Explanation:

Triangle ACB is similar to Triangle AED because of AA.

Therefore AB/BC = AD/DE

x/7 = (x+8)/13

We can cross-multiply.

13x = 7(x+8)

We can distribute the 7.

13x = 7x + 56

6x = 56

x = 28/3