Question

Similar triangles and indirect measurement

Answer 1

Answer: s = 28 meters

Explanation:

Since these triangles are similar, their corresponding sides will be proportional and their corresponding angles will be congruent. We can use this knowledge to find s.

To do this, we will create a proportion.

`\displaystyle (s)/(28) =(56)/(56)`

Then, we will simplify the right side with division.

`\displaystyle (s)/(28) =1`

Lastly, we will multiply both sides of the equation by 28.

s = 28 meters