(a)[1]
Fill in the blank. Triangle $ABX$ is [BLANK] to triangle $DCX$.
(b)[2]
Find the length of $BX$.
(c(i))[2]
Use this value to determine the area of triangle $ABX$.
(c(ii))[1]
Use this value to determine the area of triangle $ACX$.
Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Similarity
Similarity — practice question
In the diagram, $AB$ runs parallel to $CD$. $AD$ and $BC$ cross at $X$. $AB = 6\text{ cm}$, $CD = 12\text{ cm}$, $CX = 8\text{ cm}$ and $DX = 7\text{ cm}$.