SOLUTION: In my question I'm asked to identify the similar triangles and find the value of x. Here's an image of my problem: https://i.imgur.com/yjbfJ9J.png I know triangle ABD is sim

Question 1110850: In my question I'm asked to identify the similar triangles and find the value of x.
Here's an image of my problem: https://i.imgur.com/yjbfJ9J.png
I know triangle ABD is similar to triangle CDE.
How would I go about in finding the value of x?
Thanks.

Answer by ikleyn(52804) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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From the triangles similarity, you have the proportion for corresponding sides:


 =    (=  ).


From the proportion,  x =  =  = .

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On similar triangles, see the lessons
    - Similar triangles
    - Similarity tests for triangles
    - Proofs of Similarity tests for triangles
    - In a triangle a straight line parallel to its side cuts off a similar triangle
    - Problems on similar triangles
in this site.

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