SOLUTION: So there are two similar triangles, The larger one has (A)side that measures 34 ft, and (B) side that measures 9 ft. The smaller triangle has an (A) side that measures 20 ft and a

Question 387740: So there are two similar triangles, The larger one has (A)side that measures 34 ft, and (B) side that measures 9 ft. The smaller triangle has an (A) side that measures 20 ft and a (B) side that measures Y.
Find the unknown length y in the pair of similar triangles.
(Simplify your answer. Type an integer, fraction, or mixed number.)
Can anyone help. I'm stuck on this problem.
(Sorry, but I dont know how to draw triangles on this)
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y/9 = 20/34
y = 180/34 = 90/17 ft
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