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16 August, 01:55

Two triangles are similar. one is 5cm by 12 cm. the longer side of the second rectangle is 8 cm greater than twice its shorter side. find its length and width

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  1. 16 August, 02:13
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    I guess you are saying the two rectangles are similar instead of triangles.

    Let x cm be the width of the second rectangle.

    (2x+8) / x = 12/5

    10x+40=12x

    x=20

    Hence the length and width is 48 cm and 20 cm respectively.
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