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Geometry helppp~ please?

Geometry helppp~ please?-example-1
Geometry helppp~ please?-example-1
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The ratio of the perimeters is 4/9, so the same applies to the side lengths

AB/HE = (x-2)/(2x)
AB/HE = 4/9

So,
(x-2)/(2x) = 4/9
9(x-2) = 2x*4 ... cross multiply
9x-18 = 8x
9x-8x = 18
x = 18

If x = 18, then
AB = x-2 = 18-2 = 16 units long
HE = 2x = 2*x = 2*18 = 36 units long

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