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The two triangles are similar to each other. How long is the side labeled “?”

The two triangles are similar to each other. How long is the side labeled “?”-example-1
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Answer:

12

Explanation:

The smaller triangle seems to have dilated and formed the larger triangle. So, let's find the factor of increase.

9 / 3 = 3, so 3 is the factor of increase.

Now we need to do 4 x 3 = 12

So, ? = 12

Hope that helps!

-Sabrina

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