Answer:
x = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
Δ ESR and Δ EGF are similar, then ratios of corresponding sides are equal, so
[tex]\frac{ES}{EG}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{ER}{EF}[/tex] , substitute values
[tex]\frac{45}{12x-3}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{55}{143}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )
55(12x - 3) = 6435 ( divide both sides by 55 )
12x - 3 = 117 ( add 3 to both sides )
12x = 120 ( divide both sides by 12 )
x = 10
