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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The polygons are similar, but NOT necessarily drawn to scale. I'll medal the best answer if they can help me solve this!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

There are the polygons ^

Directrix (directrix):

If the polygons are similar, then the ratio of corresponding sides is the same number, the scale factor. The scale factor here is 16 to 12 or 4/3 Solve this equation to get x. 4/3 = (x - 1)/6

Directrix (directrix):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks @Directrix ! So I got: 3x - 3 = 24 3x = 27 x = 9

Directrix (directrix):

Let me see what I get.

Directrix (directrix):

x = 9 I agree. Now, for y.

Directrix (directrix):

Solve for y: 4/3 = (y+1)/21

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4(21) = 3(y + 1) 84 = 3y + 3 81 = 3y 27 = y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Directrix

Directrix (directrix):

I agree. y = 27 is what I got.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay awesome! You're the best! Thank you!

Directrix (directrix):

You are welcome.

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