Algebra What is the value of x in the diagram below?
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Substitute corresponding side lengths in the proportion. | |
Use the Cross Products Property. | |
Divide each side by 10. |
What is the value of y in the diagram below?
Use the figure to complete each proportion.
What is the value of x in each figure?
Error Analysis A classmate says you can use the Side-Splitter Theorem to find both x and y in the diagram. Explain what is wrong with your classmate's statement.