Question

Triangle XYZ is similar to triangle JKL. XY(8. 7), XZ(8. 2), YZ(7. 8), JK(13. 05). Determine the lengths of side LJ. 6. 83, 11. 70, 12. 30, 12. 41

Answer 1

Answer: The length of LJ would be 12.30

Explanation:

First: find the ratio of triangle XYZ to JKL. you can do this by dividing 13.05/8.7 to get a ratio of 1 to 1.5.

Second: times the corresponding length of XYZ to JKL which should be XZ to LJ by 1.5. 1.5*8.2=12.30

Third the length of LJ should be 12.30