SOLUTION: I need help understanding, "similar figures" my algebra teacher has us cross multiply to find the missing length i guess. Its embarrasing getting call on in class when im clueless,

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Question 792022: I need help understanding, "similar figures" my algebra teacher has us cross multiply to find the missing length i guess. Its embarrasing getting call on in class when im clueless, please help.
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Please post a couple of your problems.
Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20059)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Watch these videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UuiF3mskQA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLwmsUK1aJA

Edwin
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