Question

[10.02] Luke observes the Bermuda Triangle on two maps of different sizes. The triangles are similar and have dimensions, in centimeters, as shown in the figure below.

Image in comments.

What is the value, in centimeters, of x?

Answer 1

FLVS - Algebra I - Segment Exam II

Smaller Triangle/Larger triangle

Answer 2

yes?

Answer 3

Do you know the first step?

Answer 4

No.

Answer 5

\[\frac{ 3x }{ 9 } = \frac{ x + 5 }{ 8 }\]

Now you need to solve the proportion for x.

Answer 6

24x=9(x+5)
24x=9x+45
-9x -9x
15x=45
15 15
x=3?

Answer 7

Correct! Remember, when filling in the blank, do not use spaces, commas, percent signs, or $ signs, or else the system will mark it as incorrect.

Answer 8

Thanks!(: