Question

Solve similar triangles (advanced)

Answer 1

x = 3/2

Explanation:

ΔACB ≈ ΔAED due to hypotenuse-leg theorem

therefore, BC/BA = DE/AD

4/6 = 5/(x+6)

cross-multiply to get:

4(x+6) = 6(5)

4x + 24 = 30

4x = 6

x = 6/4 or 3/2

check:

4/6 = 5/7.5; the cross-products are both equal to 30