Question

Given that AE ll BD , solve for x. The diagram is not drawn to scale.

Answer 1

If a line is parallel to one side of a triangle and intersects the other two, then it divides them proportionally.

Answer 2

11/x = 7/5

Cross multiply and solve for x.

Answer 3

7.86?

Answer 4

@Directrix I got 7.86 but my options are 7 6/7
3 2/11
15 2/5
26 2/5

Answer 5

I don't do decimals so I'll do fractions.

11/x = 7/5
7x = 55
x = 55/7 ---> Is that 7 and 6/7?

Answer 6

thought so thats what I ended up picking! thanks!

Answer 7

I just realized that we are doing two different problems at the same time here. What about the other one? Did you solve it?

Answer 8

no I didnt I was still confused and im running out of time :o so frustrated