Question

Find h, assuming the triangles formed are similar.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

We can set up a proportion.

\(\dfrac{20}{8} = \dfrac{h}{6}\)

Can you cross multiply?

Answer 3

yeah

Answer 4

Okay, tell me what you get.

Answer 5

120/8h

Answer 6

You did the multiplication correctly, but we write it like:

120 = 8h

Now can you solve for 'h'?

Answer 7

Just divide 8 to both sides.

Answer 8

WHat did you get?

Answer 9

*What

Answer 10

15

Answer 11

Yep, so that's your answer.

Answer 12

ok thanks