Question

value: 3
solve for x.
3
6
5
x
a. 24
b. 10
c. 16
d. 8
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Explanation:

Step1: Use similar - triangles property

The two triangles are similar. So, $\frac{3}{3 + 5}=\frac{6}{6 + x}$.

Step2: Cross - multiply

$3(6 + x)=6\times(3 + 5)$.

Step3: Expand and solve

$18+3x = 48$, then $3x=48 - 18=30$, and $x = 10$.

Answer:

B. 10