Question

Solve for x.

Answer 1

@k3nzi14

Answer 2

one question.. what grade is this taught?

Answer 3

9th

Answer 4

okay i cant help. im a grade below... 8th im really sorry.

Answer 5

:/ dang I really need help!

Answer 6

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

So, x is to (x + 5) as (x - 2) is to (x + 1)

x/(x+5) = (x-2)/(x+1)

Cross multiply and solve for x.

Answer 7

@Directrix helps me alot. He is really good. He knows how to explain it right and help you. :)

Answer 8

okay I know how to cross multiply but i dont think im gonna do that right... and thanks @k3nzi14

Answer 9

Go ahead and crank it out. Post your work here and we will check. Be brave.

Answer 10

Your welcome, Even though i couldn't help much.:/

Answer 11

no @Directrix I honestly dont know how to do that one I can set it up but thats about it

Answer 12

@k3nzi14 You can always check the algebra.

Answer 13

huh?

Answer 14

oht that wasnt to me haha

Answer 15

x/(x+5) = (x-2)/(x+1)

x(x+1) = (x+5)(x-2)

Answer 16

so thats what I got so far