Ask a New Question

Asked by I would rather read

In the figure below, is similar to . What is the length of ? Enter only the number.
1 year ago

Answers

Answered by GPT 3.5
Since is similar to , we can write the following proportion:

$\frac{AB}{DE} = \frac{BC}{EF}$

Plugging in the given lengths, we have:

$\frac{6}{x} = \frac{8}{2}$

Cross-multiplying gives:

$8x = 12$

Dividing both sides by 8 gives:

$x = \boxed{\frac{3}{2}}$
1 year ago

Related Questions

What are the significant similarities and differences between AC and DC? What determines which is be... the figure below shows 3 similar circles that just touch one another.A,Band C are the centres of the... Can anybody tell me some similarities and differences between hockey and soccer, please? I'd really... Although they may appear similar, frogs and toads are two distinct creatures. Both animals are amphi... 1. DNA and RNA have very similar names. What difference in their structure gives them their unique n... which triangle figure is similar to figure 1 The two rectangles are similar. Which is the correct proportion for corresponding sides? (1... (1,3) (2,6) (3,9) Use similar triangles to determine the slope of the line. (1 point) The s... A comparison between two similar things is a(n) __________. Question 1Answer a. figurative anal... If these structures are similar due to common ancestry, which of the following best describes them?...
Ask a New Question
Archives Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use