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ruehsjam2004:

Need help: Solve for side RT, QR, and ST: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rDFTDkzHTInzJdWZ6aSvUs5bpTE0SSH7W2YftIc606tVOb_bq6muxyTF_2Tmi-KlF09Jja1NSg--4o8GJfXacQ6e_3qIg8JOE2KXDg

ruehsjam2004:

I have no clue how to solve this one. IF you have even a suggestion I would appreciate it.

AZ:

Hey, sure

AZ:

So we have a triangle inside a triangle and they're similar triangles That means that the side lengths are in a proportion!

ruehsjam2004:

K thanks.

ruehsjam2004:

That should help.

AZ:

So for example:

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AZ:

The angles are the same in both triangles but the sides will all be in the same ratio

ruehsjam2004:

K I think I understand now.

AZ:

This image can help you see the ratios

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ruehsjam2004:

Thanks alot. You are awesome. That is all I need.

AZ:

So for your question, do you know how to set it up?

AZ:

Of course! If you want me to check your answer as well, I'd be more than happy to

ruehsjam2004:

I should be good thanks though.

AZ:

No problem!

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