
a.
To find: the lengths of the side ET of the ΔJET
a.

Answer to Problem 11CR
The lengths of the side ET is
Explanation of Solution
Given Information: Two similar
Formula used:
The condition for similarity of two triangles as shown below in terms of the sides is expressed as
The above ratio is called scale factor for the two triangles ΔABC and ΔJET.
Calculation: Consider the two triangles ΔABC and ΔJET.
The scale factor is given as
b.
To find: the perimeter of ΔABC
b.

Answer to Problem 11CR
The perimeter of ΔABC is
Explanation of Solution
Given Information: Two similar triangles ΔABC and ΔJET with BC=20 and the scale factor
Formula used:
The condition for similarity of two triangles as shown below in terms of the perimeter of the triangles
The above ratio is called scale factor for the two triangles ΔABC and ΔJET.
Calculation: Consider the two triangles ΔABC and ΔJET.
The scale factor is given as
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