1 Complete the following theorem by writing down the missing word(s) only.

"A line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the two other sides . . ."
2.2 In the accompanying figure, MS || QR.
Furthermore, PM = x cm,
MQ = 2 cm, PS = (x + 2) cm
and SR = 3 cm.
Determine, without giving reasons,
the value of x.

The missing word is "proportionally".

2. The value of x is 4 cm.