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HL Maths Active Maths 4 Book 2 Geometry Question

07-03-2019 06:04PM

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Sarah3

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Hi,

Can anyone there please help me with Q22 on page 193 as I haven't a clue. Its a question on similar triangles.

Thanks.

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#2 12-03-2019 02:18PM

Simple Science and Maths

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Make two triangles, the first will have sides 3.4m, Xm and Ym. The second will have sides 1.4m, Xm and 12-Ym. Use pythagoras to write x in two different ways and solve. Hope this helps.

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