Answer:
The value of x is 45
Step-by-step explanation:
Statement 1: Segment ST is parallel to segment RQ. Â Â Â
Reason: Given
Statement 2: Angle QRS is congruent to angle TSP.
Reason : Corresponding angles formed by parallel lines and their transversal are congruent.
Statement 3: Angle SPT is congruent to angle RPQ.
Reason: Â Reflexive property of angles
Statement 4: Triangle SPT is similar to triangle RPQ.
Reason: Angle-Angle Similarity Postulate
So, ΔSPT≈ΔRPQ
5. Corresponding sides of similar triangles are in proportion.
[tex]\frac{SP}{PR}=\frac{PT}{PQ}\\\frac{60}{60+x}=\frac{48}{48+36}\\60(48+36)=48(60+x)\\5040=2880+48x\\5040-2880=48x\\2160=48x\\\frac{2160}{48}=x\\45=x[/tex]
Hence The value of x is 45