Question

In AOPQ, OP || RS. Given that RO=8, SP=20, and QS=15, find QR.

Answer 1

QR = 6

Explanation:

RO=8, SP=20, and QS=15

QS/SP = QR/RO ==> solve for QR

15/20 = QR/8 ==> plugin known values

8 * 15/20 = 8 * QR/8 ==> multiply 8 on both sides to isolate QR

120/20 = QR ==> simplify

QR = 6