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In figures their is triangle xyz are simlial to triangle wyp express d in terms of a,b and c


In figures their is triangle xyz are simlial to triangle wyp express d in terms of-example-1
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Answer:


d = (ac)/(b + c)

Explanation:

Since ∆XYZ is similar to ∆WYP, their side lengths are proportional to each other. Therefore,

a/d = (b + c)/c

Cross multiply

d(b + c) = a*c

Divide both sides by (b + c)


d = (ac)/(b + c)

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