Question

Triangle ABC is similar to triangle XYZ find the missing side x using proportions

Answer 1

x=2.5

Explanation:

In order to set this problem up proportionally, you have to make sure to set the triangles correspondingly.

AC/BC=XY/YZ

50/40=x/20 Solve for x, you can use cross multiply method

40x=100

x= 2.5