ABC and XYZ are similar find the missing side length

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asked Apr 23, 2022 118k views

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Stunner · Answer 1 · 2022-04-28T20:13:04+0000

Answer:

5

Explanation:

Since both triangles are similar, the ratio of their corresponding side lengths would be equal.

This implies that:

AB/40 = 8/64

Cross multiply

AB*64 = 40*8

AB*64 = 320

AB = 320/64

AB = 5