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In the figure triangle XYZ is similar to triangle XTU if XT measures 12cm what is the length of TY
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In the figure triangle XYZ is similar to triangle XTU if XT measures 12cm what is the length of TY

In the figure triangle XYZ is similar to triangle XTU if XT measures 12cm what is-example-1
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20

Explanation:

It is stated that the triangles in the figure are similar:

We can use the side lengths' proportions to find the length of TY

UT/ZY = XT/TY

(9.6)/16 = 12/TY cross multiply expressions:

192 = (9.6)TY divide both sides by 9.6

20 = TY

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