1. For the shown triangle, AD is 42, MD is 27, AN is 20 and NG is 3x+3.

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
According to triangle similarity, corresponding sides have equal ratios.
Convert the ratio as below:
Simplify and solve for x:
Answer:
x = 11
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the given triangle are proportional to each other. So,
AM/AD = AN/AG
(AD - MD)/AD = AN/(AN + NG)
=> (42 - 27)/42 = 20/(20 + 3x + 3)
=> 15/42 = 20/23 + 3x
=> 15(23 + 3x) = 42(20)
=> 345 + 45x = 840
=> 45x = 840 - 345
=> 45x = 495
=> x = 495/45
=> x = 11