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Find the value of the variable

Find the value of the variable-example-1

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Answer:

y = 9

Explanation:

The 2 triangles are similar, therefore:

18/y = 16/(y-1) cross-multiply to solve for y

18(y-1) = 16y

18y - 18 = 16y

2y = 18

y = 18/2 = 9

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