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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

@jim_thompson5910

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

The two triangles are similar, so the corresponding sides form the proportion \[\Large \frac{3}{51} = \frac{x}{144-x}\]

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

solve for x, then use that to find AC

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cross multiply?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

correct

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

giving you what

OpenStudy (anonymous):

8?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait nvm i dont think thats it

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

x = 8 is correct

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

then use this to find AC

OpenStudy (anonymous):

really oh

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i find ac with that.. just plug it in?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

into the AC expression, yep

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