Question

In the diagram AB and CD are parallel AD and BC intersect at X AB=8cm CD=2cm and DX=2.8cm

Answer 1

In the diagram, AB and CD are parallel. AD and BC intersect at X. AB = 8 cm, CD = 4 cm, CX = 2cm and DX = 2.8cm.

(a) Complete this mathematical statement. Triangle ABX is to triangle DCX. [1

(b) Calculate AX. [2]

(c) The area of triangle ABX is ycm2 . Find the area of triangle DCX in terms of y.