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Chris wants to reduce a triangular pattern with sides 16, 16 and 20 centimeters. If the

longest side of the new pattern is to be 15 cm, how long should the other two sides be?

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Answer 12 have a wonderful night
User Robin Maben
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Answer:

12 cm

Explanation:

scale factor of longest side = 15 /20 = 3 / 4

other 2 sides = 16 x 3 /4 = 12

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