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In the picture, ∆TNM~∆KYM.
What is the length of side NM?

In the picture, ∆TNM~∆KYM. What is the length of side NM?-example-1

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NM be x


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow (x)/(6)=1/2


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow 2x=6


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow x=6/2


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow x=3

User Neethi Ratawa
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Answer:

missing length: 3

solving similarities:


\sf (YK)/(YM) = (TN)/(NM)


\sf (2)/(1) = (6)/(?)


\sf ? = (6*1)/(2)


\sf ? = (6)/(2)


\sf ? = 3

User Khaled AbuShqear
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