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ΔABC is similar to ΔAXY by a ratio of 5:2. If AC = 30, what is the length of AY?
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ΔABC is similar to ΔAXY by a ratio of 5:2. If AC = 30, what is the length of AY?

ΔABC is similar to ΔAXY by a ratio of 5:2. If AC = 30, what is the length of AY?-example-1
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(5)/(2)=(30)/(AY)

Solve for AY


\begin{gathered} 5AY=60 \\ divide\text{ both sides by 5} \\ (5AY)/(5)=(60)/(5) \\ \\ AY=12 \end{gathered}

The final answer


AY=12

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