Respuesta :

Answer:

x =14.4

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the triangles are similar, we can use ratios to solve

x         9

----- = ------

8          5

Using cross products

5x = 9*8

5x = 72

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = 72/5

x =14.4

X= 8 since they similar