Question

HELP!! Shelley creates a logo using two similar icicle triangle shown below what is the length of side s in centimeters

Answer 1

Answer:

s = 12cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Since these are similar triangles, in order to find a missing side, you have to find the constant of proportionality

14/8 = 21/s          >> cross multiply

14s = 168             >> divide both sides by 14 to get s alone

s = 12

another way to find the answer......

Step-by-step explanation:

You still have to find the constant of proportionality, it's just going to be a bit faster this way

14/8 = 1.75

21/1.75 = 12

s = 12