Question

Triangle ABE is similar to triangle ACD. Find y.

Answer 1

ΔABE is similar to ΔACD

AB/AC = AE/AD

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Solve y:

3/5 = y/(y+ 3)

3(y + 3) = 5y

3y + 9 = 5y

2y = 9

y = 4.5

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Answer: y = 4.5