Three sides of a triangle measure 3, 4, and 5 solve the length of the shortest side of a similar triangle whose longest side has a length of 20
In a similar triangle, the corresponding sides are proportional.
Let's call the length of the shortest side of the similar triangle "x".
So, according to the given information, we can set up the proportion:
3/20 = x/5
Cross-multiplying this proportion, we get:
3 * 5 = 20 * x
15 = 20x
Dividing both sides by 20:
x = 15/20
Simplifying:
x = 3/4
Therefore, the length of the shortest side of the similar triangle is 3/4.
Use these answers
16
4
20
12
Let's call the length of the shortest side of the similar triangle "x".
Using the given information, we can set up the proportion:
3/20 = x/5
Simplifying the proportion:
15 = 20x
Now, let's use the given answer choices to determine which one satisfies the equation.
- If we substitute 16 for x, we get: 15 ≠ 20*16
- If we substitute 4 for x, we get: 15 = 20*4 (This is not correct)
- If we substitute 20 for x, we get: 15 ≠ 20*20
- If we substitute 12 for x, we get: 15 ≠ 20*12
None of the given answer choices satisfy the equation 15 = 20x. It seems that none of the given answer choices is correct in this case.
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