If 2 triangles are similar, the ratio of one side of the triangle to the corresponding side of the other is always same for all 3 sides.
We can make use of this rule to calculate the length of sides.
From the image,
3 / 15 = 6 / x
Simplify,
1 / 5 = 6 / x
Use cross method to solve this.
5 x 6 = 1 x x
X = 30
Therefore the length of x is 30ft., A.
He answered .85, 85% or 17/20 correct on the test.
Answer:
x = -5 and y = 3
Step-by-step explanation:
There are two equations :
3x − 2y = −21 ....(1)
2x + 5y = 5 ......(2)
Multiply equation (1) by 2 and equation (2) by 3.
6x - 4y = -42 ...(3)
6x + 15y = 15 ....(4)
Subtract equation (4) from (3) :
6x - 4y - (6x + 15y) = -42 -15
-4y -15y = -57
-19y = -57
y = 3
Put y = 3 in equation (2) :
2x + 5(3) = 5
2x = 5-15
2x = -10
x = -5
So, the value of x is (-5) and y = 3.