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Triangle ABC is similar to triangle XYZ find the missing side x using proportions

Triangle ABC is similar to triangle XYZ find the missing side x using proportions-example-1
User Dhar
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Answer:

x=2.5

Explanation:

In order to set this problem up proportionally, you have to make sure to set the triangles correspondingly.

AC/BC=XY/YZ

50/40=x/20 Solve for x, you can use cross multiply method

40x=100

x= 2.5

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