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The polygons are similar. Find the value of each variable.

The polygons are similar. Find the value of each variable.-example-1
User Rhys Jones
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Answer:

  • z = 2

Explanation:

Similar figures have equal ratios of corresponding sides:

  • z / (z + 4) = 3/ 9
  • 9z = 3(z + 4)
  • 9z = 3z + 12
  • 9z - 3z = 12
  • 6z = 12
  • z = 2
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