SOLUTION: There are 2 similar triangles, βˆ†π΄π΅πΆ β‰ˆ βˆ†πΎπ½πΌ, with AB = 7.9cm; AC = 3.8cm; BC = 4.8cm and JK = 5.7cm. Determine the lengths of the unknown sides.

Algebra ->  Triangles -> SOLUTION: There are 2 similar triangles, βˆ†π΄π΅πΆ β‰ˆ βˆ†πΎπ½πΌ, with AB = 7.9cm; AC = 3.8cm; BC = 4.8cm and JK = 5.7cm. Determine the lengths of the unknown sides.       Log On


   

Question 1181353: There are 2 similar triangles, βˆ†π΄π΅πΆ β‰ˆ βˆ†πΎπ½πΌ, with AB = 7.9cm; AC = 3.8cm; BC =
4.8cm and JK = 5.7cm. Determine the lengths of the unknown sides.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39631) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Make the drawing if necessary to see. Triangles are similar so easily setup the proportions:

system%28JI%2F4.8=5.7%2F7.9%2Cand%2CKI%2F3.8=5.7%2F7.9%29.