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Solve the following problem:

Find x, y

Solve the following problem: Find x, y-example-1
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Answer:

x = 15 , y = 4

Explanation:

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Solve the following problem: Find x, y-example-1
Solve the following problem: Find x, y-example-2
User Quarra
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Answer:

15, 4

Explanation:

Using the concept of similar triangles, the ratio of two similar sides are equal. such that

18/12 = (18 + 6)/(12 + y)

12 + y = 16

y = 4

Using a similar concept,

18/x = (18 + 6) / (x + 5)

18/x = 24/x+5

18x + 90 = 24x

6x = 90

x = 15

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