Question

Find the indicated length

Answer 1

• y = 32/3 or 10.67 units

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The two smaller right triangles are similar by AA property.

Use ratios of corresponding sides to get:

• 8/y = 6/8

Simplify and solve for y:

• 8/y = 3/4
• y = 8*4/3
• y = 32/3 ≈ 10.67