Question

AABC ~ AXYZ

Find the missing side length, s
B
S
8
A
C
s = [?]
+x
A
5
Z
Enter

Answer 1

s = 10

Explanation:

since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion , that is

`(AB)/(XY)` =
`(BC)/(YZ)` ( substitute values )

`(8)/(4)` =
`(s)/(5)` ( cross- multiply )

4s = 40 ( divide both sides by 4 )

s = 10