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In the diagram, PQRS-WXYZ, find the values of x, y, and z.

In the diagram, PQRS-WXYZ, find the values of x, y, and z.-example-1
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Applying similar polygon, the required parts are

x = 8

y = 118 degrees

z = 15

How to find the required parts

The parts are sought using the knowledge of similar polygons. The image is arranged to look alike so that the corresponding part is easily spotted

In the figure, the proportion used to solve for x is

12 / x = 9/6

9x = 12 * 6

x = 72 / 9

x = 8

The corresponding angles are equal. So , y = 118 degrees

Solving for z

z/10 = 9/6

z = 10 * 9 / 6

z = 15

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