Question

Solve for x
Please show the steps
The answer is 10

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Since ΔCDE ~ ΔQRS, we can find the actual length of x + 8 first before finding the value of x.

Length of x + 8 = $\frac{12}{20}$ × 30

                         = 18

x + 8 = 18

x = 18 - 8

x = 10