Question

Triangle XYZ is similar to triangle JKL.

Triangle XYZ with side XY labeled 8.7, side YZ labeled 7.8, and side ZX labeled 8.2 and triangle JKL with side JK labeled 13.92.

Determine the length of side LJ.

Answer 1

13.12

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar, the corresponding angles and sides are similar. Therefore, a proportion can be made. In the photo, I made the proportion and cross multiplied, I then solved for x or JL.

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