The value of x is 40.
Solution:
Given ΔVDG and ΔVNG are similar triangles.
DG = 207, NQ = 138, GQ = 60, QV = x
To find the value of x.
In two triangles are similar, then the measures of the corresponding sides are in proportional to each other.
Substitute the given values.
Do cross multiplication, we get
Divide by 207 on both sides of the equation, we get
Hence the value of x is 40.
Check the picture below.
now, notice the triangles made, 3 right triangles with legs of 5 and 4 each.
looking at quadrilateral (1), from the leg 5 units long, we have a line with a run of -1 and a rise of 3, from the leg 4 units long, we have a line with a run of 4 and a rise of -1.
Now, quadrilaterals (2) and (4) display the same lengths and rise and runs, which means they're all congruent, quadrilateral (3) has no equal.
so 1 ≅ 2 and 1 ≅ 4.
