SOLUTION: The ratio of similitude in two similar triangles is 5:1. If a side in the larger triangle measures 30 centimeters, find the measure of the corresponding side in the smaller triangl
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Question 565648: The ratio of similitude in two similar triangles is 5:1. If a side in the larger triangle measures 30 centimeters, find the measure of the corresponding side in the smaller triangle . Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The ratio of similitude in two similar triangles is 5:1. If a side in the larger triangle measures 30 centimeters, find the measure of the corresponding side in the smaller triangle
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larger = 30 = 5x
So, x = 6 cm is the corresponding smaller side.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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