SOLUTION: If the base of the larger triangle is 34" long, what is the length of side a of the smaller triangle? Larger triangle a=30, b=16, c=34 Smaller triangle c=17

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Question 134988: If the base of the larger triangle is 34" long, what is the length of side a of the smaller triangle?
Larger triangle a=30, b=16, c=34
Smaller triangle c=17
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the base of the larger triangle is 34" long, what is the length of side a of the smaller triangle?
Larger triangle a=30, b=16, c=34
Smaller triangle c=17
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the ratio of corresponding sides is 34/17 = 2
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If larger triangle has a = 30, the corresponding side in the smaller
triangle is 15".
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Cheers,
Stan H.