Question

The two polygons are similar. Find the values of x and y.

Answer 1

Answer:
`x=11, y=9`

Explanation:

Corresponding sides of similar figures are proportional, so:

`(x-2)/(6)=(15)/(10)\\\\(x-2)/(6)=(3)/(2)\\\\x-2=9\\\\x=11`

`(y+3)/(8)=(15)/(10)\\\\(y+3)/(8)=(3)/(2)\\\\y+3=12\\\\y=9`