SOLUTION: I need to find the value of X and Y. In the diagram, triangle ABD is similar to triangle BCD. Here's the diagram: http://i.imgur.com/9JpBQ9o.jpg Thanks for the help!

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Question 935523: I need to find the value of X and Y. In the diagram, triangle ABD is similar to triangle BCD. Here's the diagram: http://i.imgur.com/9JpBQ9o.jpg
Thanks for the help!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Figure or decide which parts correspond. They are all in proportion.

x corresponds to 8;
3 corresponds to y;
2 corresponds to x.

The proportion equation, x%2F8=3%2Fy=2%2Fx, for two or three separate equations, allowing to solve for x and y.

Try getting x, first.
x%2F8=2%2Fx
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