Question

The triangles are similar. Find the value of a.

Answer 1

12
6
10
16
please help! fast

Answer 2

well when two triangles are similiar corresponding sides will be proportional.Try to use that property here.

Answer 3

@Viviana! ?

Answer 4

?

Answer 5

can you use the hint i have given you ?

Answer 6

Well im a Mom and i helping my children so i can't relly know what you talking about. sorry

Answer 7

oh i see :)

Answer 8

@Viviana! Use the magical powers of your mind. Look, the tiny squishy triangle on the right looks like the huge on the left when watched through a magnifying glass.

Answer 9

well you see

Answer 10

So basically similar triangles are two or more triangles that are essentially the same, but they have different sizes.

Answer 11

so it would be 10

Answer 12

right?

Answer 13

BANG! RIGHT!

Answer 14

right!!