SOLUTION: If the base of a larger triangle is 34 inches long, what is the length of side A of the smaller triangle? The smaller triangle's base is 17.. im so not good at math and have been s

Question 162273: If the base of a larger triangle is 34 inches long, what is the length of side A of the smaller triangle? The smaller triangle's base is 17.. im so not good at math and have been stuck on this for three days someone please help me asap.. this is due later today..
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the base of a larger triangle is 34 inches long, what is the length of side A of the smaller triangle? The smaller triangle's base is 17.. im so not good at math and have been stuck on this for three days someone please help me asap.. this is due later today..
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That's not enough info. All that can be determined from that is that the side A of the smaller is 1/2 that of the larger, but it's necessary to assume they're similar triangles.
Is there additional info, or a drawing?
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