Question

If ABC~FMU, what is the length of MU ?
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Answer 1

AC/CB = FU/MU

36/24 = 27/MU

MU = (24)(27)/(36) = 18

Answer 2

So, it's basically solved by setting up ratios for the corresponding sides.

Answer 3

ohhh ok

Answer 4

The main thing is if you understand it and can do similar problems now. Thx for the recognition!

Answer 5

i just have trouble determining what formulas i need to use

Answer 6

A lot of times you don't have to memorize formulas. Better to just understand a methodology and make up the formula as you go along, if you can do that.

Answer 7

oh ok