Question

Given that ABC~DEC, find the vale of x (picture included)

Answer 1

If they're similar, the ratios (think fractions) of their sides are the same. Can you write an equation using fraction? A fraction = a fraction? There is more than one way to set it up.

Answer 2

huh? im confused sorry

Answer 3

\[\frac{ 6x-2 }{ 5.5 }=\frac{ 2x+8 }{ 4 }\]
is one way to set it up

Answer 4

okay, i got x=4 @BangkokGarrett

Answer 5

yes. correct

Answer 6

thats the answer to the whole problem? @BangkokGarrett