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△ABC ~ △AMN and AM = 6, MB = 4, AN = 8, then what is the value of AC?

△ABC ~ △AMN and AM = 6, MB = 4, AN = 8, then what is the value of AC?-example-1
User Meefte
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Answer:

AC = 13.3

Make proportional relationship:


\sf (AB)/(AC) = (AM)/(AN)

Insert values


\rightarrow \sf (10)/(AC) = (6)/(8)

Cross multiply


\rightarrow \sf AC = (10(8))/(6)

Simplify


\rightarrow \sf AC =13.3

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