Answer:
x = 3
y = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
Using theorem of similar triangles, we have,
(6 + x)/6 = (7 + 3.5)/7
(6 + x)/6 = 10.5/7
Cross multiply
7(6 + x) = 10.5(6)
42 + 7x = 63
7x = 63 - 42
7x = 21
x = 21/7
x = 3
Thus:
7.5/y = (7 + 3.5)/7
7.5/y = 10.5/7
Cross multiply
7.5*7 = 10.5*y
52.5 = 10.5*y
Divide both sides by 10.5
52.5/10.5 = y
y = 5
