Question

Find the values of x and y. Round each answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

• x ≈ 9.2
• y ≈ 7.7

Explanation:

The right triangles are all similar, so corresponding sides are in proportion.

short side / hypotenuse = 5/x = x/17

x^2 = 85

x = √85 ≈ 9.2

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short side / long side = 5/y = y/12

y^2 = 60

y = √60 ≈ 7.7