Question

The ratio of two side lengths of the triangle is given. Solve for the variable, then find the length of line CB. line AB: line CB is 2:3.

Answer 1

AV : CB = 2 : 3

Answer 2

thats the answer?

Answer 3

is same as ,

\(\large \frac{AB}{CB} = \frac{2}{3}\)

Answer 4

look at the triangle
you're given AB = x+5, CB = 2x

right ?

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

plug them above

Answer 7

\(\large \frac{x+5}{2x} = \frac{2}{3}\)

Answer 8

cross multiply and solve x

Answer 9

do i combine the numbers with x?

Answer 10

yes first cross multiply