Answer:
w = 36 centimeters
y = 24 centimeters
Step-by-step explanation:
The exact question is as follows :
Given - Janelle drew KL in isosceles trapezoid FGHJ to create similar trapezoids FKLJ and KGHL.
To find - Based on the given information, what are the values of y and w in centimeters?
Solution -
We can see that from the diagram,
Trapezoid FKLJ is 3 times bigger than Trapezoid KGHL
So,
The side KL = 3 times side GH
⇒12 = 3×4
⇒12 = 12 centimeters
So,
side FJ = 3 times side KL
⇒w = 3×12
⇒w = 36 centimeters
Now,
The side KF = 3 times side KG
⇒KF = 3×8
⇒KF = 24
Now,
We know,
In isosceles trapezoid two opposite sides (the bases) are parallel, and the two other sides (the legs) are of equal length
So,
Side LJ = side KF
⇒y = 24 centimeters
∴ we get
w = 36 centimeters
y = 24 centimeters
