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Find VW please. the picture is below

Find VW please. the picture is below-example-1
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Answer:

VW = 44

Explanation:

the line VX is parallel to ZY and intersects the other 2 sides of the triangle then it divides those sides proportionally , that is


(ZV)/(VW) =
(YX)/(XW) ( substitute values )


(22)/(VW) =
(18)/(36) =
(1)/(2) ( cross- multiply )

VW = 2 × 22 = 44