Answer:
x= 9 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
Hello
I can help you with this.
in this case, we have two similar triangles, let's see
Step 1
identify the rigth triangles.
1) the first triangle has these dimensions
hypotenuse( remember, the longest side)= unknown=H
adjacent side(the horizontal)=6 +x
opposite side(the vertical)=10
2) the second triangle has these dimensions
hypotenuse( remember, the longest side)= unknown=h
adjacent side(the horizontal)=6
opposite side(the vertical)=4.
As these triangles keep the same proportion and in both cases we know the length of the legs, we can establish a relationship
Step 2
establish a relationship
let's compare the opposite side and the adjacent side
triangle 1 (the bigger)
[tex]proportion= \frac{opposite\ side}{adjacent\ side}\\proportion= \frac{10}{6+x}[/tex]
Triangle 2
[tex]proportion= \frac{opposite\ side}{adjacent\ side}\\proportion= \frac{4}{6}\\proportion=\frac{2}{3}[/tex]
were the proportions are equal, so
[tex]\frac{10}{6+x}=\frac{2}{3}[/tex]
at this point, just isolate x to find its value
Step 3
isolate x
[tex]\frac{10}{6+x}=\frac{2}{3}\\multiply\ both\ sides\ by\ 3\\\frac{10*3}{6+x}=\frac{2*3}{3}\\\frac{30}{6+x} =2\\\\Multiply\ both\ sides\ by (6+x)\\\frac{30(6+X)}{6+x} =2(6+x)\\30=12+2x\\30-12=2x\\18=2x\\so\\x=\frac{18}{2} \\x=9[/tex]
remember the units of measure ( Inches)
x= 9 inches
I really hope it helps, have a nice day.
