Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Similarity

Similarity — practice question

Triangle ABC and triangle DEF are similar. Diagram information: For triangle ABC, AB = 8 cm, BC = 10 cm, and AC = $y$ cm. For triangle DEF, DE = 6 cm, EF = $x$ cm, and DF = 9 cm. Diagram is NOT TO SCALE.
(a)[2]

From the information given, Calculate the value of $x$.

(b)[2]

From the information given, Calculate the value of $y$.

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