Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
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Chapter10: Measurement, Area, And Volume
Section10.2: Polygons And Quadrilaterals
Problem 1E
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Transcribed Image Text:### Problem 12: Similar Triangles
**Given:**
Triangles \( \triangle TSR \sim \triangle TFE \).
**Task:**
Find the perimeter of \( \triangle TFE \).
**Diagram Explanation:**
- The diagram shows two triangles \( \triangle TSR \) and \( \triangle TFE \) which are similar.
- The sides of \( \triangle TSR \) are labeled as \( TR = 40 \), \( RS = 54 \), and \( TS = 22 \).
- The side \( FE \) in \( \triangle TFE \) is labeled as 25.
**Solution Approach:**
1. **Understand Similarity:**
- Since the triangles are similar, corresponding sides are proportional.
- Use the proportionality to find unknown lengths of \( \triangle TFE \).
2. **Set Up Proportions:**
- \( \frac{TS}{TF} = \frac{TR}{TE} = \frac{RS}{FE} \).
3. **Find Unknown Lengths:**
- Given \( TE = 25 \) and \( TS = 22 \), use the similarity ratio to calculate \( TF \) and \( FE \).
4. **Calculate the Perimeter of \( \triangle TFE \):**
- Add the lengths of \( TF \), \( TE \), and \( FE \) to get the perimeter.
**Note:** Ensure to follow the correct algebraic steps considering the proportional relationships and calculations to determine the perimeter accurately.
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