Why is it important to line up the fraction strips on the left

Plzzz maths ! quadratic sequences=an^2+c 1) 11,17,27,41,59 2) 7,16,31,52,79 3) 6,18,38,66,102 4) 0,9,24,45,72 5) 0,12,32,60,96

The triangles are similar. what is the value of x? show your work.

Thanh and her crew are building a stage in the shape of a trapezoid for an upcoming festival. the lengths of the parallel sides of the trapezoid are 14 ft and 24 ft. the height of the trapezoid is 12 ft.what is the area of the stage? enter your answer in the box. ft²