The lengths of all three sides for two triangles are shown below. What is the value for x for the two triangles below that would make the two triangles similar? Triangle A: 12 cm, 16 cm, 18 cm Triangle B: 24 cm, x cm, y cm

The lengths of all three sides for two triangles are shown below. What is the value for x for the two triangles below that would make the two triangles similar? Triangle A: 12 cm, 16 cm, 18 cm Triangle B: 24 cm, x cm, y cm

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 16CR

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The lengths of all three sides for two triangles are shown below. What is the value for x for the two triangles below that would make the two
triangles similar?
Triangle A: 12 cm, 16 cm, 18 cm
Triangle B: 24 cm, x cm, y cm
O 18
O 32
O 16
O48

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