Question

In the figure, △ACB ~ △FED, line seg FH is congruent to line seg HD, and line seg AG is congruent to line seg GB . Solve for x.

Answer 1

△ACB ~ △FED, - does this mean they are similar?

Answer 2

Yes

Answer 3

x / 4x-3 = 4 / 9 (as triangles are similar)
9x = 16x - 12
7x = 12
x = 1 5/7

Answer 4

Thanks!

Answer 5

yw

Answer 6

when triangles are similar corresponding sides are in same ratio

Answer 7

Okay, thanks, I'll remember that.

Answer 8

ok - thanx raya