Question

The triangles are similar. Find the value of the variable.

Answer 1

y = 27

Explanation:

The given are two similar triangles.

We can use the following equation to find the variables:

`(y-3)/(32) = (18)/(24)`

Cross multiply fractions

32*18 = 24(y-3)

576 = 24y - 72

add 72 to both sides

648 = 24y

divide both sides by 24

27 = y