The two triangles are similar below. Find the value of x in the following: (NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)

Answer:
x = 2.4
Step-by-step explanation:
Corresponding sides of the similar triangles are proportional:
x/(x+3) = 8/18
18x = 8(x +3) . . . . . multiply by 18(x+3)
10x = 24 . . . . . . . . subtract 8x
x = 2.4 . . . . . . . . . . divide by 10