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The triangles are similar. If PN = 12, QP = 8, and PM = 17, find QR.

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The triangles are similar. If PN = 12, QP = 8, and PM = 17, find QR.

Guest May 22, 2014

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So I'm assuming we have triangle PNM and triangle QPR

So PN/PM = QP/QR And

12/17 = 8/QR And

12*QR = 17*8 So

QR = (17*8/12) = (11+1/3)

CPhill May 23, 2014

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I don't understand the question. which sides belong to which triangles?

Guest May 22, 2014

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Best Answer

So I'm assuming we have triangle PNM and triangle QPR

So PN/PM = QP/QR And

12/17 = 8/QR And

12*QR = 17*8 So

QR = (17*8/12) = (11+1/3)

CPhill May 23, 2014

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