ΔSWK ~ ΔMPH. Find x

I presume I have to use the triangle proportionality theorem, but I'm not too sure how to do that. Could someone explain to me how to do that? I need a good detailed answer so I understand, because I'm horrible at math.

Thank you!!

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ΔSWK ~ ΔMPH.  Find x

I presume I have to use the triangle proportionality theorem, but I'm not too sure how to do that. Could someone explain to me how to do that? I need a good detailed answer so I understand, because I'm horrible at math.

Thank you!!

anonymous · Answer

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

WS/PM = KS/HM


8/6 = 12/x


8x = 6*12

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x = ??

anonymous · Answer

So I would have to multiply 6 and 12? to get x? Then divide by 8 which would be me 9. Right?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

yep

anonymous · Answer

Awesome. Thanks so much for your help :) I appreciate it!

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

you're welcome