In each part of the problem, a pair of similar triangles is shown. Find the measure of the segment marked with the letter a, b, c, or d. (a) 8 (b) 18 16 14 8 ..... (а) а - (b) b =

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In each part of the problem, a pair of similar triangles is shown. Find the measure of the segment marked with the letter a, b, c, or d.
(a)
8
(b)
18
16
14
8
.....
(а) а %3
(b) b=
Transcribed Image Text:In each part of the problem, a pair of similar triangles is shown. Find the measure of the segment marked with the letter a, b, c, or d. (a) 8 (b) 18 16 14 8 ..... (а) а %3 (b) b=
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