Find the lengths UQ, VR, and TP on triangle SWN.

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anonymous · Answer

triangle picture?

anonymous · Answer

ya i really dont get how to do this problem let me attach it

anonymous · Answer

attachment

anonymous · Answer

Gah, I don't really know where to start. :s   Sorry!

anonymous · Answer

its ok thank you though

anonymous · Answer

Do you know any of the interior angles or no? Just the picture?

anonymous · Answer

just the picture

anonymous · Answer

do you know anyone can help me its for 6points i need to get a good grade

directrix · Answer

We need this theorem:

If three or more parallel lines intersect two transversals, then they cut off the transversals proportionally.

anonymous · Answer

what?

directrix · Answer

I want to ask if you think U is the midpoint of segment SW and if you think Q is the midpoint of segment SN. @kairiloveya You can read more here: http://hotmath.com/hotmath_help/topics/parallel-lines-and-transversals.html

directrix · Answer

U and Q are midpoints of two sides of the triangle SWN.

Theorem: The segment joining the midpoints of 2 sides of a triangle is equal to half the third side.

That gives UQ = 13.

directrix · Answer

@kairiloveya   When you are back online, let me know and this problem solution can be continued.