A triangle has a side length of 4 inches and an area of 18 square inches and a larger similar triangle has a corresponding side length of 8 inches. Determine the area of the larger triangle

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A triangle has a side length of 4 inches and an area of 18 square inches and a larger similar triangle has a corresponding side length of 8 inches. Determine the area of the larger triangle

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(4/8)^2 = 18/?
1/4 = 18 / ?
1/4 = 18/72
So area of the enlarged triangle is 72 square inches

Blins answered Jul 28, 2018

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