In the figure below, the segment is parallel to one side of the triangle. x=
1.5
18
24
15

The Value of x is 18.

Step-by-step explanation:

Firstly we redraw the given triangle with nomenclature.

You can find the triangle in attachment.

So we have a triangle ABC in which D and E are the points of intersection of side AC and BC respectively.

And also given that DE is parallel to AB.

Length of AD = x

Length of DC = 12

Length of BE = x+6

Length of EC = x

We have to find the value of 'x'.

Now according to proportionality theorem of triangle, which states that;

"If a line drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersects the other two sides of the triangle then it divides the remaining two sides  into proportion."

Hence,

On substituting the given values, we get;

By using Cross multiplication method we get;

Now Using Distributive Property we get;

Using Subtraction Property We will subtract both side by 12x;

Now Using Division property we will divide both side by 4 we get;

Hence The value of x is 18.

answer: 5

step-by-step explanation:

i think the length is 12 and the width is 17