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Triangle ABC is similar to Triangle DEF. Use the similar triangles to
answer the questions. (The triangles are not to scale.)
(In pic)
a.) Find the length of the BC and DF.
b.) Find the perimeter of each triangle

please help ! thanks :)


Triangle ABC Is Similar To Triangle DEF Use The Similar Triangles To Answer The Questions The Triangles Are Not To Scale In Pic A Find The Length Of The BC And class=

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

As they are similar corresponding sides are in the same proportion so

3/2 = BC/3

2BC = 3*3

2BC = 9

BC = 4.5.

3/2 = 5/DF

3DF = 2*5

DF = 2*5 / 3

= 3.33...

Perimeter of ABC = 3 + 4.5 + 5 = 12.5.

Perimeter of DEF =  2 + 3 + 3.33.. = 8.33...

Answer:

BC = 4.5 cm

DF = 10/3 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Corresponding sides of similar triangles are in same ratio

[tex]\frac{BC}{EF}=\frac{AB}{DE}\\\\\frac{BC}{3} =\frac{3}{2}\\\\BC = \frac{3}{2}*3\\\\BC = \frac{9}{2}\\\\BC = 4.5 cm[/tex]

[tex]\frac{DF}{AC}=\frac{DE}{AB}\\\\\frac{DF}{5}=\frac{2}{3}\\\\DF = \frac{2}{3}*5\\\\DF = \frac{10}{3}[/tex]

Perimeter of ΔABC = 3 + 5 +4.5 = 12.5cm

Perimeter of ΔDEF = 2 + 3 + 3.3 = 8.3 cm