SOLUTION: The sides of one triangle are 12 inches, 14 inches, and 15 inches long, respectively. In a second triangle similar to the first, the shortest side is 8 inches long. To the nearest

Question 433979: The sides of one triangle are 12 inches, 14 inches, and 15 inches long, respectively. In a second triangle similar to the first, the shortest side is 8 inches long. To the nearest tength of an inch, what is the legth of the longest side of the second triangle? a) 64, b) 9.3, c) 10.0, d) 11.0, e) 14.4
Answer by shree840(260) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12/8=14/x=15/y
or 3/2=14/x=15/y
or x=28/3 y =30/3=10
Ans 28/3 and 10
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