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Determine the value of x and y in the following similar triangles

Determine the value of x and y in the following similar triangles-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

To solve for x, set up the following proportion. Note that these drawings don't represent real triangles.

x/5 = 28/4 Cross Multiply

4x = 28*5 Combine

4x = 150 Divide by 4

x = 150/4

x = 37.5

y/21 = 4/28

28y = 4*21

y = 4*21/28

y = 3

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