Question

AABC ~ AQRS

Find the missing side length, n.
R
B
6
n
U
2
c
5
s
n = [?]
Enter

Answer 1

n = 15

Explanation:

since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion, that is

`(RS)/(BC)` =
`(QS)/(AC)` ( substitute values )

`(n)/(6)` =
`(5)/(2)` ( cross- multiply )

2n = 30 ( divide both sides by 2 )

n = 15