Question

two similar right triangles are shown below. what is the value of x? 8 units 6 units 9 units a. 12 units b. 5.3 units c. 16.2 units d. 18 units

Explanation:

Step1: Set up proportion

$\frac{8}{6}=\frac{x}{9}$

Step2: Cross - multiply

$6x = 8\times9$

Step3: Solve for x

$x=\frac{8\times9}{6}=12$

Answer:

A. 12 units