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Triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF .

What is the length of side FD?

A. 12cm

B. 6cm

C. 18cm

D. 17cm

Triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF . What is the length of side FD? A. 12cm B-example-1
User Raoulsson
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Because they are similar, the ratio of the sides are equal to each other. so, you would set up a ratio of 15/10 = x/12. the you would cross multiply and solve for x. making it 18.


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User Amprantino
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Answer:

C. 18 cm

Explanation:

Corresponding sides have the same ratio in similar triangles. The longest side is (12/10) = 1.2 times the length of the second-longest side. So ...

... x = 1.2 × 15 cm = 18 cm

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