To calculate:The sum of two sides of a
Answer to Problem 27RP
The sum of the sides is 20.8 units.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Two lines are parallel and
NP = 5x − 21, PR = 5, NT = x, TS = 8
Formula used:
In similar triangles, ratio of corresponding sides are equivalent
Calculation:
Since, triangles are similar, we have
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