Question

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If GHI ~ JKL, IH = 63, KP = 15, and LK = 42, then MH=_____.

A.10
B.15.5
C.22.5
D.36

Answer 1

There is no M in the equation

Answer 2

Huh?

Answer 3

For similar triangles, the sides will be proportional. Do you have a proportion?

Answer 4

No..

Answer 5

OK, here's the proportion.\[\frac{ 42 }{ 63 }= \frac{ 15 }{ MH }\]

Answer 6

M=45/2H

Answer 7

Actually, MH is just the side MH and not two variables. Just replace MH with the variable x.\[\frac{ 42 }{ 63 }=\frac{ 15 }{ x }\]
Sorry that was confused you.

Answer 8

x=45/2

Answer 9

So, 22.5 Thank you!

Answer 10

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