Question

In the accompanying diagram, right triangle ABC is similar to right triangle RST with angle A = angle R. if AB = 6, AC, = 9 and RS = 4, find RT

Answer 1

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Answer:

RT = 6

Explanation:

Corresponding sides are proportional in similar triangles:

RT/AC = RS/AB . . . write the proportion with the unknown in the numerator

RT/9 = 4/6 . . . . . . use the given values

RT = 9(4/6) . . . . . . multiply by the unwanted denominator

RT = 6