Question
In the following figure, triangle ABC and triangle DEF are similar. What is the value of x ?
Triangle ABC and triangle DEF are shown. Side AB measures 10 millimeters. Side BC measures 4 millimeters. Side CA measures 8.5 millimeters. Side DE is not labeled. Side EF measures 12 millimeters. Side FD measures x.
Triangle ABC and triangle DEF are shown. Side AB measures 10 millimeters. Side BC measures 4 millimeters. Side CA measures 8.5 millimeters. Side DE is not labeled. Side EF measures 12 millimeters. Side FD measures x.
Answers
R_scott
EF / BC = FD / CA
henry2,
FD/CA = EF/BC
x/8.5 = 12/4.
X = (8.5*12)/4 =
x/8.5 = 12/4.
X = (8.5*12)/4 =
Eyes
1.5