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Find the missing side of the length, s. I need help!

Find the missing side of the length, s. I need help!-example-1
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Answer:

s = 12

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then corresponding sides are in proportion, that is


(AB)/(XY) =
(AC)/(XZ) , substitute values


(6)/(9) =
(8)/(s) ( cross- multiply )

6s = 72 ( divide both sides by 6 )

s = 12

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