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The following two right triangles are similar.If side DE = 45, side HI = 36, and side DF = 30, what is the length of side HJ?Two trianglesA)21B)24C)20D)19

The following two right triangles are similar.If side DE = 45, side HI = 36, and side-example-1

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In this case, we'll have to carry out several steps to find the solution.

Step 01:

data:

triangles diagram

Step 02:

similar triangles:

side HJ:


(DE)/(HI)=(DF)/(HJ)
\begin{gathered} (45)/(36)=(30)/(HJ) \\ \\ HJ=30*(36)/(45) \\ \\ HJ=24 \end{gathered}

The answer is:

HJ = 24

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