Question

The following triangles are similar.
Determine the values of x,y, and z.

Answer 1

Explanation:

40 - 18 = 22

z = 22

15+x/32 = 30/24

cross multiply

360 + 24x = 960

24x = 600

x = 25

20/32 = y/24

cross multiply

480 = 32y

y = 15