Answer:
FD = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
[tex]\frac{FD}{BA}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{FE}{BC}[/tex] , substitute values
[tex]\frac{x+3}{2x+2}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{16}{24}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{2}{3}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )
2(2x + 2) = 3(x + 3) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides
4x + 4 = 3x + 9 ( subtract 3x from both sides )
x + 4 = 9 ( subtract 4 from both sides )
x = 5
Thus
FD = x + 3 = 5 + 3 = 8
