Question

1. Given that AABC-ADEF, solve for xand
E
16
12
с
D
5
(A)
B)
x = 10, y = 17
72 40
X -, у
5 3
72 96
x=y
5 5
40
x = 10, y =
3

Answer 1

Answer:

x=72/5 y=40/3

Step-by-step explanation:

If the two triangles are similar, then:

x/6=12/5

5x=72

x=72/5

Then:

x/16=12/y

72/5 /16=12/y

72/80=12/y

72y=960

y=960/72=40/3