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Due in 20 please help

The polygons are similar. Find the values of
the variables. Write an equation and solve,
showing ALL the work.

Due in 20 please help The polygons are similar. Find the values of the variables. Write-example-1
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It tells you they are similar. This means the angles are the same, and the sides are proportionate.

Look at the 12 and 4 at the very bottom. This tells you the ratio of the sides. Since 12 / 4 = 3, you can find y with 2 * 3 which is 6.

From that, you also know that 3z = 3y - 2. Substitute the value of y in and you can find z.

Corresponding angles are exactly the same. which means, (3x)° = 100°

You should get x = 33 1/3, y = 6, z = 5 1/3

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