- 4/5 (9x-20)-3x=4/5x-6

17) 53.2

18) 17

Step-by-step explanation:

In similar triangles theorem, the ratio of the corresponding sides of two triangles are equal.

17) To determine x, ratio of the sides of 1st triangle/Ratio of the sides of 2nd triangle.

Ratio of base to the missing side:

7.6/x = 13.6/95.2

7.6/x = 13.6/95.2

7.6/x = 0.1428

7.6= 0.1429x

x = 53.2

18) ratio of shortest side/ longest side

3.4/7.9 = x/39.5

x = 3.4/7.9 × 39.5

x = 17