Question

For ΔJNM, the following facts are given: KL || MN

KL = 8 ft MN = 10 ft JL = 3.2 ft MK = 1.5 ft
Answer the following:
a) Is ΔJNM ~ ΔJLK? Support your answer with a postulate or theorem. b) Find the length of JN. Show all your work.
c) Find the length of JK. Show all your work.
d) What is the area ratio of ΔJNM to ΔJLK? Show all your work.

Answer 1

I havn't gotten c and d yet, but:

a) They are similar because of the Angle Angle Theorem

b) JN=4ft