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△ABC △ABC  is similar to △LMN △LMN . Also,  side AB measures 5 cm,  side AC measures 7 cm, and  side L​M measures 35 cm.

What is the measure of side L​N ?

User JSG
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Answer:

LM / AB = LN / AC

35 / 5 = LN / 7

LN = 7 * 7

LN = 49

you use Property theorem to get you the answer of 49 CM

User Vadimvolk
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You need to apply "Proportionality theorem" here:
LM / AB = LN / AC
35 / 5 = LN / 7
LN = 7 * 7
LN = 49

In short, Your Answer would be 49 cm

Hope this helps!
User Stepan Vihor
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