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ABC and XYZ are similar find the missing side length

ABC and XYZ are similar find the missing side length-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

the Answer is 4

User PhilVarg
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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

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