Question

The figure shows two right triangles, each with its longest side on the same line. R 4 How long is XY? Type the answer in the box. ​

Answer 1

Answer: 6

Explanation:

Because corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional,

`(XY)/(3)=(4)/(2)\\ \\ (XY)/(3)=2\\ \\ XY=\boxed{6}`