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Everything's explained in picture, find length of side y on the right triangle. Both of the triangles are similar. Thanks

Everythings explained in picture find length of side y on the right triangle Both of the triangles are similar Thanks class=

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danielzgame
danielzgame danielzgame
  • 23-02-2019

Answer:

y = 5 1/3 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the triangles are similar, the ratio of sides opposite angles with the same measurements are equal. This is called the ratio of similitude.

This means that, AB:DE = BC:EF = AC:DF.

We can use the AB:DE = 6:4 since both sides are given. This ratio is the same for each pair of sides.

Now, use this ratio to solve for y: AC:DF = 8:y = 3:2

Cross-multiply to receive that y is 16/3 or 5 1/3.

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