A diagram of a triangular tile used on the roof of the shuttle is shown. A similar triangular tile, with a short leg measuring 6 inches, is used near the window. Roof Tile Window Tile 9 in 6 in | 15 in ? Note: Figures are not drawn to scale. Which is the length of the longer leg of the window tile? 12 inches 9 inches O 11 inches 10 inches
A diagram of a triangular tile used on the roof of the shuttle is shown. A similar triangular tile, with a short leg measuring 6 inches, is used near the window. Roof Tile Window Tile 9 in 6 in | 15 in ? Note: Figures are not drawn to scale. Which is the length of the longer leg of the window tile? 12 inches 9 inches O 11 inches 10 inches
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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1. **Roof Tile:**
- Height: 9 inches
- Base: 15 inches
2. **Window Tile:**
- Height: 6 inches
- Base: ?
**Note:** Figures are not drawn to scale.
Since the two triangles are similar, the ratio of the corresponding sides is equal. To find the length of the longer leg of the window tile, we set up the following proportion based on the height:
\[ \frac{\text{Height of Roof Tile}}{\text{Height of Window Tile}} = \frac{\text{Base of Roof Tile}}{\text{Base of Window Tile}} \]
Substitute the given values:
\[ \frac{9 \text{ inches}}{6 \text{ inches}} = \frac{15 \text{ inches}}{x} \]
Cross-multiply and solve for \( x \):
\[ 9x = 6 \times 15 \]
\[ 9x = 90 \]
\[ x = \frac{90}{9} \]
\[ x = 10 \]
Therefore, the length of the longer leg of the window tile is **10 inches**.
### Question
Which is the length of the longer leg of the window tile?
- [ ] 12 inches
- [ ] 9 inches
- [ ] 11 inches
- [x] 10 inches
This exercise demonstrates how similar triangles can be used to solve problems involving proportional relationships.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F9551342a-bef9-47f8-8cf0-d438a87e440a%2F998315a2-a136-46a4-b7c4-3f0595f3c3c6%2Fna0ra0l_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Similar Triangles
In this lesson, we will explore the concept of similar triangles using a practical example involving triangular tiles used on the roof and window of a shuttle.
#### Example:
A diagram of a triangular tile used on the roof of the shuttle is shown below. A similar triangular tile, with a short leg measuring 6 inches, is used near the window.
1. **Roof Tile:**
- Height: 9 inches
- Base: 15 inches
2. **Window Tile:**
- Height: 6 inches
- Base: ?
**Note:** Figures are not drawn to scale.
Since the two triangles are similar, the ratio of the corresponding sides is equal. To find the length of the longer leg of the window tile, we set up the following proportion based on the height:
\[ \frac{\text{Height of Roof Tile}}{\text{Height of Window Tile}} = \frac{\text{Base of Roof Tile}}{\text{Base of Window Tile}} \]
Substitute the given values:
\[ \frac{9 \text{ inches}}{6 \text{ inches}} = \frac{15 \text{ inches}}{x} \]
Cross-multiply and solve for \( x \):
\[ 9x = 6 \times 15 \]
\[ 9x = 90 \]
\[ x = \frac{90}{9} \]
\[ x = 10 \]
Therefore, the length of the longer leg of the window tile is **10 inches**.
### Question
Which is the length of the longer leg of the window tile?
- [ ] 12 inches
- [ ] 9 inches
- [ ] 11 inches
- [x] 10 inches
This exercise demonstrates how similar triangles can be used to solve problems involving proportional relationships.
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