Answer:
The length of the missing segment is 24
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
The figure above
Required
Determine the missing segment
Let the missing segment be represented with x
Given that, there exist parallel lines between the two triangles;
The relationship between the sides of the triangles is as follows;
[tex]\frac{15}{x} = \frac{15+5}{8+x}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{15}{x} = \frac{20}{8+x}[/tex]
Cross Multiply
[tex]15 * (8 + x) = 20 * x[/tex]
Open bracket
[tex]15*8 + 15 * x = 20 * x[/tex]
[tex]120 + 15x = 20x[/tex]
Subtract 15x from both sides
[tex]120 + 15x -15x= 20x-15x[/tex]
[tex]120 = 20x-15x[/tex]
[tex]120 = 5x[/tex]
Divide both sides by 5
[tex]\frac{120}{5} = \frac{5x}{5}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{120}{5} = x[/tex]
[tex]24 = x[/tex]
[tex]x = 24[/tex]
Hence, the length of the missing segment is 24
