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Find the Missing side length for #8

Find the Missing side length for #8-example-1

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is


(LM)/(QR) =
(KL)/(PQ) , substitute values


(x)/(15) =
(28)/(21) ( cross- multiply )

21x = 420 ( divide both sides by 21 )

x = 20 → A