The figure below shows two congruent triangular parks. What equation would help you to solve for the side length of BC and EF? Explain your reasoning using complete sentences.

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8

ganeshie8 · Answer

wat do u think

ganeshie8 · Answer

if the triangles are congruent,
then corresponding sides are also equal right ?

anonymous · Answer

they didn't give me enough info to figure out what formula to use

ganeshie8 · Answer

forget about formulas.
just have a look at triangles, and think a bit

anonymous · Answer

ok

ganeshie8 · Answer

let me knw wat u observe

ganeshie8 · Answer

they both have a side of 18
they both have a side of 8

anonymous · Answer

I observe that x+6 is line bc..

ganeshie8 · Answer

yes, thats the third side. 
that shud equal the third side of 2nd triangle

ganeshie8 · Answer

x+6 = 2x-3

solve x

anonymous · Answer

minus 6 on both sides right

ganeshie8 · Answer

thats the equation, helps u find the third side in each triangle
BC and EF

ganeshie8 · Answer

you dont have to solve,
just explain in ur own words, how u got that equation.

anonymous · Answer

can you explain a little more