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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A line drawn parallel to the side BC of triangle ABC intersects side AB at P and side AC at Q. The measurements AP = 3.8 in, PB = 7.6 in, and AQ =5.6 in are made. If segment QC were now measured, how long would it be?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

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OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

When a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle and in intersects the other sides, it creates segments that are proportional. AP/PB = AQ/QC Plug in all numbers you have and solve for QC.

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