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Triangle xyz is similar to triangle abc solve for k

Triangle xyz is similar to triangle abc solve for k-example-1

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The correct answer is 13.5
User Jorge Novaes
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Answer:

k = 13.5

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

3 4.5

---- = ---------

9 k

Using cross products

3k = 9*4/5

Divide each side by 3

3k/3 = 9*4.5/3

k =13.5

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