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AAXY is similar to AABC.

Which of the following expressions could be used to determine the length of segment BC?

AAXY is similar to AABC. Which of the following expressions could be used to determine-example-1
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Answer:

4th expression

Explanation:

since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion, that is


(BC)/(XY) =
(AB)/(AX) ( cross- multiply )

BC × AX = XY × AB ( divide both sides by AX )

BC = XY •
(AB)/(AX)

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