Question

Given that AC is 22 inches, BD is 18 inches, and BZ is 10 inches find the length of XY. (Round to the nearest tenth.)

Answer 1

i think we need a picture to go along with this

Answer 2

ohh here is the picture link : https://cds.flipswitch.com/tools/asset/media/472713

Answer 3

we need to set up a proportion

Answer 4

the middle line is 18 inches across. on the left triangle, it's 10 inches, and so that means the right triangle is 8 inches

Answer 5

8/10 = x/22
x represents line segment XY

Answer 6

solve for x !

Answer 7

Okay thank you so much for your help :)

Answer 8

Hey @kiwibyrd so I got 17.6 and then it's telling me to round it to the nearest tenth so is it going to be 17.6?

Answer 9

yes