ABC is similar to STR . Gary builds the proportion below to solve for the missing side AB.

AB/BC = ST/SR

Explain what mistake Gary made and how you would correct it.

Question

ABC is similar to STR . Gary builds the proportion below to solve for the missing side AB.

AB/BC = ST/SR

Explain what mistake Gary made and how you would correct it.

amistre64 · Answer

you treat the way the triangles are named in strict order
A = S
B = T
C = R

and whatever you do arange for one has to be arranged for the other

anonymous · Answer

the property of similar triangles :
CORRESPONDING sides are in same ratio

anonymous · Answer

the sides in your formula do not correspond  in the way amis stated

anonymous · Answer

the formula should be   AB/BC = ST/TR

anonymous · Answer

if you draw two triangles of same shape and label the sides as amis suggested you
will  see more clearly