Question

Solve similar triangles (advanced)
solve for x

Answer 1

27/2 =x

Explanation:

We can write a ratio to solve

3 2

----- = ---------

3+x 11

Using cross products

3*11 = 2(3+x)

33 = 6+2x

Subtract 6 from each side

33-6 = 6+2x-6

27 = 2x

27/2 = 2x/2

27/2 =x