SOLUTION: 2 triangles are similar Triangle RTS where rt=4.2 and st=6.0 do not know rs Triangle JLK where lk=8 what is the length of JL

SOLUTION: 2 triangles are similar Triangle RTS where rt=4.2 and st=6.0 do not know rs Triangle JLK where lk=8 what is the length of JL

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Question 148255: 2 triangles are similar
Triangle RTS where rt=4.2 and st=6.0 do not know rs
Triangle JLK where lk=8
what is the length of JL
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since they're similar, the ratios are the same. 6:8::4.2:JL
Multiply means and extremes - 6*JL = 8*4.2
6*JL = 33.6
JL = 5.6
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