Question

Using trapezoid GHIJ, solve for x.



4

23

7

11

Answer 1

I think dropping a perpendicular from H to line JI will help.

Answer 2

i dont understand how to get the answer though @allank

Answer 3

If you drop a perpendicular, you'll have something like this:

Answer 4

Do you agree that aF = 18-(x+9) ?

Answer 5

And that bI = (3x-1)-(x+9) ?

Answer 6

Kindly respond @dariyana

Answer 7

ok
so the answer would be 23

Answer 8

Let's finish off and find out. So, according to the diagram, we have equal lengths m and n