Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 9 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Common Core Cumulative Standards Review - Selected Response - Page 610: 16

Answer

$3.6$ meters

Work Step by Step

The two triangles are similar. That means the ratio of the corresponding sides are equal. $$ \frac{3.6}{4.8} = \frac{3.45}{4.6} = \frac{2.7}{x}$$ The first 2 fractions are equal to $0.75$. The third one must be too. Now, solve for x $\frac{2.7}{x} = 0.75$ $2.7 = 0.75x$ $x = (4/3) * 2.7$ $x = 3.6$ The length is $3.6$ meters.
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