Question

Help please.
In the figure, △ABC ~ △GFE, ∡ABD ≅ ∡DBC, and ∡GFH ≅ ∡HFE. Solve for x.

Choices:

x = 11 1/4
x = 9/10
x = 18
x = 4 1/4

Answer 1

Here is the problem.

Answer 2

Why is this different? Please demonstrate your solution.

Note: "Demonstrate" does not mean "Is the answer 12?" Show some work that can be construed as your own.

Answer 3

still stuck wid this q ha

Answer 4

u need to setup a proportion for solving this. use below :

"If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their angle-bisectors equals the ratio of their corresponding sides."

Answer 5

let me knw if u dont get it

Answer 6

Ok I will see what I can do. I am not sure I did it right but I was thking the correct answer is the first one (x=11 1/4). Is that correct?

Answer 7

thats incorrect. u might have done some calculation mistake.. check again

Answer 8

remember, we must setup a proportion wid corresponding sides.

Answer 9

Ok I did check my calculations, I am now getting the last answer (x = 4 1/4). Is that correct?

Answer 10

thats perfect ! knowing how to setup proportion for similar triangles is very important. u shoudl master these ok..

Answer 11

Thank you for your help.

Answer 12

np.. yw !

Answer 13

:)