Answer:
XY = 24
Step-by-step explanation:
In similar triangles, the corresponding sides are in same ratio.
[tex]\frac{AC}{XZ}=\frac{AB}{XY}\\\\\frac{x+6}{30}=\frac{16}{2x-4}[/tex]
Cross multiply,
(x + 6 )(2x-4) = 16*30
Use FOIL method
x*2x + x*(-4) + 6*2x + 6*(-4) = 480
2x² - 4x + 12x - 24 = 480 {Combine like terms}
2x² + 8x - 24 = 480
2x² + 8x - 24 - 480 = 0
2x² + 8x - 504 = 0
Divide the entire equation by 2
x² + 4x - 252 = 0
Sum = 4
Product = -252
Factors = 18 , -14 {18 +(-14) = 4 & 18*(-14) = -254 }
x² + 4x - 252 = 0
x² + 18x - 14x - 252 = 0 {Rewrite middle term}
x(x + 18) - 14(x + 18) = 0
(x + 18)(x - 14) = 0
x - 14 = 0 {Ignore x + 18 = 0 as measurement will not come in negative}
x = 14
XY = 2x - 4
= 2*14 -4
= 28 - 4
= 24
