QuestionTwo similar triangles have sides and for the first, and and for the second. Find .
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The two triangles are similar.
. The side lengths of the first triangle are and .
3. The corresponding side lengths of the second triangle are and .
STEP 2
Since the triangles are similar, the ratios of their corresponding sides are equal. We can set up the following equation
STEP 3
implify the right side of the equation.
So, the equation becomes
STEP 4
To solve for , we can cross-multiply.
STEP 5
Calculate the right side of the equation.
STEP 6
Finally, to solve for , divide both sides of the equation by $$.
STEP 7
Calculate the value of .
So, .
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