Answer:
AB = 25
Step-by-step explanation:
First things first, we know that these triangles are similar. Now let's find BC using the Pythagorean Theorem. BC =
, this side is similar to the 5 side of the smaller triangle. That means each side of the larger triangle
times larger than the corresponding side on the small triangle. That means AB is
times larger than BC as well. So multiply BC by
get us the answer.
Area = 16 ft.²
Use the square root process:
√16
√(4 * 4)
2√4 = 4
a=6, b=2
Step-by-step explanation:
Use simplification into substitution



We can now plug this value of <em>a</em> into the second equation.

Get rid of fractions in the numerators and/or denominators

Then we can match the denominators

Combine

Divide both sides by three

Get rid of fractions

Single out <em>b</em>


Now we can plug it into the equation



Now we can check it;

↑CORRECT

↑CORRECT
B is the only correct answer.