Question

Geometry help please! If triangles are similar find x. (Drawing attached)

Answer 1

If triangles are similar, then the lengths of corresponding sides are in the same ratio.
That means:
\(\dfrac{12}{10} = \dfrac{2x}{x + 8} \)
Use cross multiplication to solve for x.

Answer 2

so x = 12?

Answer 3

thanks so much!!