Answer:
x = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
Given a line parallel to a side of the triangle and it intersects the other 2 sides then it divides those sides proportionally, that is
[tex]\frac{x}{24}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{5}{10}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )
10x = 120 ( divide both sides by 10 )
x = 12
