Skylar drew two triangles that share a side and labeled the two portions of the base w and x. Then he solved for w and x as shown. Are his calculations correct? Explain in full sentences. (5 points)

we have three similar triangles, because each has a right angle and shares an angle.   let's write the angles in order: opposite to short leg, long leg, hypotenuse.

cab similar to bad similar to cbd

or as ratios,

ca: ab: cb = ba: ad: bd = cb: bd: cd

we also know

ac = ad + cd

(ad+cd): ab: cb = ba: ad: bd = cb: bd: cd

(ad+cd)/cb=cb/cd

we have cb=6, ad=5 and seek x=cd.

we reject the negative root and conclude x=4

answer: 4

2 apples

step-by-step explanation:

taking away equals subtraction. 6-4=2