See the picture attached.
We know:
NM // XZ
NY = transversal line
∠YXZ ≡ ∠YNM
1) <span>
We know that ∠XYZ is congruent to ∠NYM by the reflexive property.</span>
The reflexive property states that any shape is congruent to itself.
∠NYM is just a different way to call ∠XYZ using different vertexes, but the sides composing the two angles are the same.
Hence, ∠XYZ ≡ <span>∠NYM</span> by the reflexive property.
2) Δ<span>
XYZ is similar to ΔNYM by the AA (angle-angle) similarity theoremThe AA similarity theorem states that if two triangles have a pair of corresponding angles congruent, then the two triangles are similar.
Consider </span>Δ<span>XYZ and ΔNYM:
</span>∠YXZ ≡ <span>∠YNM
</span>∠XYZ ≡ ∠NYM
Hence, ΔXYZ is similar to ΔNYM by the AA similarity theorem.
You do 18.99$ + 2.85$. ( 2.85$ is 15% of 18.99 )
I believe if I'm understanding this right you can split this candy bar into 2 thirds. If you have 8 pieces left, you can get 2 groups of three out of 8.
I hope this helps! <3