Question

The triangles are similar. If DE = 32, EF = 24, and BC = 6, find AB.

Answer 1

need more info. is BC similar to DE or EF? is AB similar to DE or EF?

Answer 2

i'll let you know right now hold on one sec

Answer 3

that's the question

Answer 4

OK, so BC corresponds to EF. So the sides of triangle ABC are 1/4 the length of the sides of triangle DEF. That makes AB 32/4 = 8. Do you understand what "similar" means when speaking about triangles?

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

OK. I hope you were just double checking your already-correct answer then. :-)

Answer 7

Thanks so much ! (: I have A LOT more coming up in a few minutes !