Question

PLEASE HELP FAST
For the pair of similar triangles, find the value of x.

Answer 1

A. 20
B. 22
C. 24
D. 36 2/3

Answer 2

you kind of have to flip the triangles around to compare them.

Answer 3

now equal ratios to solve here:
\[\frac{2x-4}{39}=\frac{24}{x+6}\]

Answer 4

one moment

Answer 5

how would i find that though

Answer 6

cross multiplication:
\[(2x-4)(x+6)=39*24\]

Answer 7

thanks i got it(:

Answer 8

great! =D