(a)[1]
Finish the statement. Triangle $ABX$ is ................................ to triangle $DCX$.
(b)[2]
Calculate the value of $AX$.
(c)[1]
Triangle $ABX$ has area $y\text{ cm}^2$. Express the area of triangle $DCX$ in terms of $y$.
Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Similarity
Similarity — practice question
Within the diagram, $AB$ and $CD$ run parallel to each other. $AD$ and $BC$ meet at $X$. $AB = 8\text{ cm}$, $CD = 4\text{ cm}$, $CX = 2\text{ cm}$ and $DX = 2.8\text{ cm}$. The figure is labelled NOT TO SCALE.