Please answer the geometry question in the PNG file.

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anonymous · Answer

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@Mehek14

anonymous · Answer

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

tkhunny · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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 = ?/?

anonymous · Answer

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

tkhunny · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

32 miles

tkhunny · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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