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Answer:

LW = 17.5

Explanation:

In this geometry, all of the right triangles are similar. This means the ratio of long side to short side is the same for all of the triangles:

WA/YA = YA/LA

WA = YA²/LA = 7.0²/3.5 = 14.0

Then the length of LW is ...

LW = LA +AW = 3.5 +14.0

LW = 17.5

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