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Find the value of u to the nearest tenth of a centimeter

Find the value of u to the nearest tenth of a centimeter-example-1
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Answer:

u = 3.8 cm

Explanation:

Since these triangles are similar, we can use a proportion to solve:


(8)/(6)= (5)/(u)

Cross multiply:

8u = 30

Divide both sides by 8:

3.75 cm

Round to nearest tenth:

3.8 cm

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