A wildlife conservancy maintains a ratio of 2 squirrels for every 8 birds how many birds would there be if there were 15 squirre
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Answer:
x=9 and w=12
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve for w and x, create proportions between the two similar triangles.
where Big represents the bigger triangle an little represents the smaller triangle.
Cross multiply and solve for w.
8(12+w)=16(w)
96 + 8w = 16w
96 + 8w - 8w = 16w - 8w
96 = 8w
w=12
Repeat with a new proportion.
Cross multiply and solve for x.
8(24+x)=22(12)
192 + 8x = 264
8x = 72
x=9
