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Find the missing length. The triangles in each pair are similar.

Find the missing length. The triangles in each pair are similar.-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

This a not so simple ratio problem:

MN is to LN as TN is to UN as MT is to LU

MN/LN = TN/UN = MT/ LU trying to find LU

88 / (? + 32) = (88-56)/32 = 56/?

= 32 / 32 = 56 / ?

1 = 56 / ?

? = 56

88 / (56 +32) = 1 This must be an Isosceles triangle and UT bisects

LN and MN

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