Question

Proportions in Triangles (4)

Answer 1

y = 4.8

Explanation:

Since AM is an angle bisector then the following ratios are equal

`(AC)/(AB)` =
`(CM)/(MB)`, that is

`(9.6)/(8)` =
`(y)/(4)` ( cross- multiply )

8y = 38.4 ( divide both sides by 8 )

y = 4.8