Question

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Y=
The polygons to the right are similar. Find the value of each variable

Answer 1

y = 7

x = 24

Explanation:

When two triangles are similar, the ratio of their corresponding sides are equal

For the bigger triangle we have a total 48; so for the smaller we have x

For the bigger, we have 14, so for the smaller, we have y

Mathematically;

25/x = 50/48

x * 50 = 25 * 48

x = (25 * 48)/50

x = 24

For y;

25/y = 50/14

y = (25 * 14)/50

y = 7