Question

Please answer the geometry question in the PNG file.

Answer 1

@Mehek14

Answer 2

I just need help starting it.. i can easily finish the proportions.

Answer 3

You have recognized the similar triangles.
you have recognized that there are similarity proportions.
Write them all down.

Answer 4

The similar triangles have the bases of Monroe St. and Elizibeth St. the proportion I'm guessing I'm trying to make here is 24/8 = ?/?

Answer 5

The two ?s are going to be a number split off from 16

Answer 6

16 miles is the WHOLE trip on the one route. What it the WHOLE trip on the other route? 24 + 8 = ??

Answer 7

32 miles

Answer 8

There you go. \(\dfrac{The\;Piece\;We\;Seek}{16}=\dfrac{??}{32}\). Which piece shall we put in the last slot?

Answer 9

8 miles.... Aha! I get it! Ok thanks for the help :)