Question

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

Answer 1

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}`