Respuesta :

Answer:

x = 4.5 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the figures are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

[tex]\frac{18}{x}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{8}{2}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )

8x = 36 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 4.5