Register
Triangle MNQ is similar to triangle MLP, Determine the lenght of LP
56.7k views
5 votes
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
User Num
by
8.5k points

1 Answer

5 votes

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}

User Ondrej Janacek
by
8.1k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
i have a field 60m long and 110 wide going to be paved i ordered 660000000cm cubed of cement  how thick must the cement be to cover field
Write words to match the expression. 24- ( 6+3)
A dealer sells a certain type of chair and a table for $40. He also sells the same sort of table and a desk for $83 or a chair and a desk for $77. Find the price of a chair, table, and of a desk.
Link Copied!