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To find: the value of YW.
Answer to Problem 39HP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A pair of similar
The side of one triangle measures is
Calculation:
According to the question, both triangles are similar. So, the corresponding sides are proportional.
Now, draw picture to help solve problem. Make sure that opposite the largest
Set up proportion, then:
Hence, the value of
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