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Help ASAP The ratio of two side lengths for the triangle given.Solve the variable.

Help ASAP The ratio of two side lengths for the triangle given.Solve the variable-example-1
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Answer:

a = 3

Explanation:

AB/AC = 7/8 = 14a/48

7/8 = 14a/48

Multiply both sides by 8.

7 = 14a/6

Multiply both sides by 6 and switch sides.

14a = 42

a = 3

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