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Using the diagram on the right, find the length of GT and TA.

Using the diagram on the right, find the length of GT and TA.-example-1
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GT = 13 and TA = 3

Triangles GRT and GEA are similar and so the ratios of corresponding sides are equal


(16)/(16-x) =
(8)/(5) ( cross- multiply )

8(16 - x) = 80

128 - 8x = 80

- 8x = - 48 ⇒ x = 3 = TA

16 - x = 16 - 3 = GT







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Answer: GT = 13 and TA = 3

Triangles GRT and GEA are similar and so the ratios of corresponding sides are equal

= ( cross- multiply )

8(16 - x) = 80

128 - 8x = 80

- 8x = - 48 ⇒ x = 3 = TA

16 - x = 16 - 3 = GT

TA = 6 and GT = 10 ( arithmetic !!)

Explanation:

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