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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Kim dives to a point T under the sea. A surface buoy is anchored at point P. Points S, R, and Q are at different distances from T as shown in the figure below. Segment ST is parallel to segment RQ.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which equation can be used to find the correct value of the distance h, in feet, between the buoy and Kim?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

anyone???

OpenStudy (callisto):

Use similar triangles. △PST ~ △PRQ Then, use the property that the ratios of the corresponding sides of the similar triangles are the same to set up the equation. :\

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