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The figure shows two right triangles, each with its longest side on the same line. R 4 How long is XY? Type the answer in the box. ​

The figure shows two right triangles, each with its longest side on the same line-example-1

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Answer: 6

Explanation:

Because corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional,


(XY)/(3)=(4)/(2)\\ \\ (XY)/(3)=2\\ \\ XY=\boxed{6}

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