I need to know how to solve problem one. I tried it several different ways but I just can't seem to crack it. Can someone solve
and explain, please?
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1. the sides of the biggest triangle are 16; x and √(16²-x²); the sides of the smallest triange are x;5 and y. The smallest triangle ~ the biggest triangle. Using the property of the similar triangles:
2. according to the Pyphagorean theorem (in the smallest triangle):
answer: y=√55.
1. the sides of the biggest triangle are 16; x and √(16²-x²); the sides of the smallest triange are x;5 and y. The smallest triangle ~ the biggest triangle. Using the property of the similar triangles:
2. according to the Pyphagorean theorem (in the smallest triangle):
answer: y=√55.