The triangles below are similar. 3x+3

x = 11

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

= = 2 ( multiply both sides by x + 7 )

3x + 3 = 2(x + 7)

3x + 3 = 2x + 14 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

x + 3 = 14 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

x = 11

$53.50

step-by-step explanation:

you have to subtract the amount of money chuck earned ($72.50) by the cost of the gas for the mower ($11.25) and the new string for the trimmer he bought ($7.75).

72.50-11.25=61.25

and then subtract $61.25 by the second thing he bought (the new string for the trimmer)

61.25-7.75=53.5

so in total it's $53.50 (53 dollars and 50 cents)