SOLUTION: The ratio of similarity of Triangle BOY to triangle GRL is 1:2. if BO = x+3, and GR = 3x-1 , then the length of GR is...
1) 5
2) 7
3) 10
4)20
any help is appreciated, thank
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Question 1030363: The ratio of similarity of Triangle BOY to triangle GRL is 1:2. if BO = x+3, and GR = 3x-1 , then the length of GR is...
1) 5
2) 7
3) 10
4)20
any help is appreciated, thanks!!
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since the ratio of similarity is 1:2, GR must be twice as long as BO. Hence:
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