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Triangle ABC is similar to triangle FGH
Solve for p.
p=?

Triangle ABC is similar to triangle FGH Solve for p. p=?-example-1
Triangle ABC is similar to triangle FGH Solve for p. p=?-example-1
Triangle ABC is similar to triangle FGH Solve for p. p=?-example-2
User Chenlian
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Answer:

21

Explanation:

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User Cybercartel
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Answer:

p = 21

Explanation:

Given that ∆ABC ~ ∆FGH, therefore, the length of their corresponding sides would be proportional. This implies that:

AB/FG = AC/FH

AB = 35

FG = p

AC = 30

FH = 18

Substitute

35/p = 30/18

Cross multiply

p*30 = 35*18

30p = 630

30p/30 = 630/30

p = 21

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