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label("$7\frac{1}{2}$",3.75,dir(-90)); | label("$7\frac{1}{2}$",3.75,dir(-90)); | ||
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+ | ==Solution== | ||
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+ | We examine <math>\triangle RDF</math> and <math>\triangle SFR</math>. We are given <math>\angle RDF \cong \angle SFR</math>. Also note that <math>\frac{SF}{RD} = \frac{7.5}{6} = 1.25</math> and <math>\frac{FR}{DF} = \frac{5}{4} = 1.25</math>, so <math>\frac{SF}{RD} = \frac{FR}{DF}</math>. | ||
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+ | If two triangles have two pairs of sides that are proportional, and the included angle is congruent, then the two triangles are similar by SAS congruence. Therefore, the third pair of sides must also be in the same proportion, so | ||
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+ | <math>\frac{SF}{RD} = \frac{FR}{DF} = \frac{RS}{FR} = 1.25</math> | ||
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+ | <math>\frac{RS}{FR} = 1.25</math> | ||
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+ | <math>\frac{RS}{5} = 1.25</math> | ||
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+ | <math>RS = 6.25</math>, which is answer <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E) }}</math> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== |
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Problem
In this figure ,
inches,
inches,
inches,
inches. The length of
, in inches, is:
Solution
We examine and
. We are given
. Also note that
and
, so
.
If two triangles have two pairs of sides that are proportional, and the included angle is congruent, then the two triangles are similar by SAS congruence. Therefore, the third pair of sides must also be in the same proportion, so
, which is answer
See Also
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