Answer:
VZ = 18
Explanation:
If XY || WZ, triangles VYX and
VZW are similar due to having 3 angles with same measurements. Similar figures’ corresponding sides can be found via the common ratio between the sides:
VZ/(36+VZ)= 24/72
VZ/(36+VZ) = 1/3
VZ = (36+VZ)/3
VZ = 12 + VZ/3
3VZ/3 - VZ/3 = 12
2VZ/3 = 12
VZ = 12 * 3/2
VZ = 18