The triangles are similar. If KL = 5, JL = 6, and PM = 9, find PN. Round to the nearest tenth.

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Dixie Downs

1 April, 11:24

The triangles are similar. If KL = 5, JL = 6, and PM = 9, find PN. Round to the nearest tenth.

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If the triangles are similar, then the corresponding ratio of their sides have equal ratios. Through ratio and proportion, we would determine the answer.

5/6 = x/9, where x is the length for side PN

Transposing the equation so that x is on the left side:

x = (5/6) * 9

x = 7.5