What number needs to be added to 5 and 3 so that the ratio of the first number to the second becomes 3:2?
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Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
4
Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
=
( substitute in values )
=
( cross- multiply )
12(x - 1) = 72 ( divide both sides by 12 )
x - 1 = 6 ( add 1 to both sides )
x = 7
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5
The parallel line segment SV is half of RW
that is x = 7.5
SV also divides the sides RT and WT in proportion, that is
=
( cross- multiply )
10y = 24 ( divide both sides by 10 )
y = 2.4