b. Find the values of x and y. 20 12 A 16 DY

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**Question 14:**

**a. Name two triangles that are similar to ΔABC.**

**b. Find the values of x and y.**

**Diagram Description:**

The diagram shows a right triangle ΔABC with a right angle at C. Inside this triangle, another right triangle ΔADC is formed with AD perpendicular to BC.

- **Triangle ΔABC:**
  - Side AB (hypotenuse) = \( x \)
  - Side AC = 20
  - Side BC = \( y \)

- **Triangle ΔADC:**
  - Side AD = 16
  - Side DC = 12
  - Side AC = 20 (shared side)

- **Triangle ΔBCD:**
  - Side BD = \( y \)
  - Side DC = 12
  - Side BC = \( x \)
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 14:** **a. Name two triangles that are similar to ΔABC.** **b. Find the values of x and y.** **Diagram Description:** The diagram shows a right triangle ΔABC with a right angle at C. Inside this triangle, another right triangle ΔADC is formed with AD perpendicular to BC. - **Triangle ΔABC:** - Side AB (hypotenuse) = \( x \) - Side AC = 20 - Side BC = \( y \) - **Triangle ΔADC:** - Side AD = 16 - Side DC = 12 - Side AC = 20 (shared side) - **Triangle ΔBCD:** - Side BD = \( y \) - Side DC = 12 - Side BC = \( x \)
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