Question

The two triangles above are similar. If r = 19, v = 18, and u = 21, what is the value of s? Round answer to the nearest hundredth (2 decimal places).

Answer 1

s=22.17

Explanation:

v/r=u/s

18/19=21/s

18s=21(19)

18s=399

18s/18=399/18

s=22.17