Question

Find the length represented by x for each pair of similar triangles.

18cm, 9cm, and x
30cm, 15cm, and 25cm

Answer 1

15 cm

Explanation:

Since the traingles are similar, we can find the ratio between the side lengths, and it will be the same for each side.

We can use the side length 9 and 15 to find this ratio. 15/9=5/3. So, the ratio of a side length of the larger triangle to the smaller one is 5/3, so our equation becomes 5/3 = 25/x. Use any method you like to find that x=15.

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