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Fill in the blanks with numbers that are possible. Explain.

Fill in the blanks with numbers that are possible. Explain.-example-1

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The possible numbers that fills the blanks are

GH = 10, BH = 7

LK = 15, HK = 7

How to fill the blanks

The blanks are filled using the concept of similar triangles. Since

  • AB || GH || HK

In this case, the constant of proportionality used is constant, such that

DB / AB = DH / GH = DK / LK

5 / 7 = 10 / (7 + 7) = 15 / (7 + 7 + 7) = 0.71429

5 / 7 = 10 / (14) = 15 / (21) = 0.71429

OR

5/15 = 7/21 = 1/3

OR

10/15 = 14/21 = 2/3

Proportions taken from the similar triangles will be equal.

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