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Find the missing side length, S. ​

Find the missing side length, S. ​-example-1

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Answer:

3

Explanation:

since both triangles are similar, set up a ratio


(4)/(2)=
(6)/(s)

cross multiply

4s=12

divide

4s=12

/4 /4

s=3

User Kimsagro
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S=3

They are similar so you divided 4 by 2 to get the second length of two.

That means you also have to divide 6 by 2.
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