Question

Find the length of CN in the triangle below where MN || AC

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

`(18)/(12) =(3x)/(16)`

288=36x

x=8

8×3=24

Hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

Make a fraction for each. So 3x/18 = 16/12 You make 3x on top because its the bottom line so then 16 will have to be on the too. then 18 on the bottom and 12. then you cross multiply which is 3x*12 = 16*18

Then it is 36x = 288

288/36 =8