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How do I solve for x and y? ​

How do I solve for x and y? ​-example-1
User Merni
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Answer:

x=2 y=10

Explanation:

The triangles are similar so we can use ratios to solve

15 20

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

x+4 8

Using cross products

8*15 = 20 (x+4)

120 = 20(x+4)

Divide each side by 20

120/20 = 20(x+4)/20

6 = x+4

Subtract 4 from each side

6-4 = x+4-4

2 =x

25 20

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

y 8

Using cross products

25*8 = 20y

200 =20y

Divide by 20

200/20 = 20y/20

10=y

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