Answer:
x = 3/2
Step-by-step explanation:
ΔACB ≈ ΔAED due to hypotenuse-leg theorem
therefore, BC/BA = DE/AD
4/6 = 5/(x+6)
cross-multiply to get:
4(x+6) = 6(5)
4x + 24 = 30
4x = 6
x = 6/4 or 3/2
check:
4/6 = 5/7.5; the cross-products are both equal to 30
