Question

1. the following two triangles are similar. find the missing side length represented by x. 45 25 9 x 6 7 5 8

Explanation:

Step1: Set up proportion

For similar triangles, the ratios of corresponding sides are equal. So we have $\frac{45}{9}=\frac{25}{x}$.

Step2: Cross - multiply

$45x = 9\times25$.

Step3: Solve for x

$45x=225$, then $x=\frac{225}{45}=5$.

Answer:

C. 5