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6. PQR and XYZ are similar with m



6. PQR and XYZ are similar with m-example-1
User Kostassoid
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Answer:

XZ = 22.5 inches

Explanation:

since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion, that is


(XZ)/(PR) =
(XY)/(PQ) ( substitute values )


(XZ)/(15) =
(9)/(6) ( cross- multiply )

6 × XZ = 15 × 9 = 135 ( divide both sides by 6 )

XZ = 22.5 inches

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