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Triangle MNQ is similar to triangle MLP, Determine the lenght of LP

Triangle MNQ is similar to triangle MLP, Determine the lenght of LP-example-1
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we can establish a ratio since triangle MNQ is equals to triangle MLP.


\begin{gathered} (NQ)/(LP)=(MQ)/(PM) \\ (6)/(LP)=(8)/(12) \\ LP=(72)/(8) \\ LP=9\text{ inches} \end{gathered}

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