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The triangles are similar. Find the value of the variable.

The triangles are similar. Find the value of the variable.-example-1
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Answer is s = 13.64
First we need to find the ratio of the like sides of the triangle
For the large triangle side, add both numbers to make 9 compared with small triangle side 4
4/9 = ratio of .44
Now divide the other side by the ratio
6/.44 = 13.64
s= 13.64
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