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Above are two similar triangles. Which of the following could be the values of x and y?
x=6, y=10
b. x=6, y=8
C. x=8, y=9
d. x=9, y=8

Answer 1

x = 9

y = 8

Explanation:

We can find the value of x and y using similarity ratio because the triangles are similar

6/4 = x/6 cross multiply expressions

4x = 36 divide both sides by 4

x = 9

same goes with y

6/4 = 12/y cross multiply expressions

6y = 48 divide both sides by 6

y = 8