Answer:
x = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
[tex]\frac{JL}{PQ}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{JK}{PR}[/tex] , substitute values
[tex]\frac{x}{36}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{15}{45}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )
3x = 36 ( divide both sides by 3 )
x = 12
