← The pair of triangles shown is similar. Find the missing side n. n 2 yd 5 yd 21.5 yd

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The pair of triangles shown is similar. Find the missing side n.
n
2 yd
5 yd
21.5 yd

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Answer:

n=8.6

Explanation:

Corresponding sides of similar triangles have proportional side lengths.

$(n)/(2)=(21.5)/(5) \\ \\ (n)/(2)=4.3 \\ \\ n=8.6$

Max N answered May 26, 2024

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