Answer
$x=5.6$
Work Step by Step
We set up a ratio between corresponding sides of the two triangles:
$\displaystyle \frac{10}{4}=\frac{14}{x}$
We cross-multiply:
$10x=4*14$
And solve for $x$:
$10x=56$
$x=5.6$
College Algebra (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321979478
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-947-6
Chapter 3 - Section 3.6 - Mathematical Models: Building Functions - 3.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 266: 30
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