Question

Find the values of X and Y. Show your work.

Answer 1

x = 6

y = 24

Explanation:

Recall: length of corresponding sides of similar figures are proportional to each other.

Thus:

4/12 = x/18 = 8/y

Find x:

4/12 = x/18

1/3 = x/18

Cross multiply

3x = 18

3x/3 = 18/3

x = 6

Find y:

4/12 = 8/y

1/3 = 8/y

Cross multiply

y = 8*3

y = 24