Question

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Answer 1

The polygons are similar, but not necessarily drawn to scale. Find the value of X

Answer 2

@dan815

Answer 3

I can tell you that the ratio of the triangles are 4:3

Answer 4

sigh, not triangles

Answer 5

Can you help me work it out?

Answer 6

or show work?

Answer 7

16:12=4:3

therefore, if the 2nd polygon has a side of 6, the other side has to 8.

x-1=8

x=?

Answer 8

9?

Answer 9

yep

Answer 10

so if x is 9 then how do i find out Y?

Answer 11

Same thing, knowing that the ratio is 4:3

the 2nd side is 21

4:3=28:21

y+1=28

y=?

Answer 12

29?

Answer 13

well last time i checked 29+1 does not equal 28

Answer 14

oh plus. my bad

Answer 15

its 27

Answer 16

yep

Answer 17

so x=9 and y=27?

Answer 18

yes sir

Answer 19

You're awesome!