Chapter 8: Q. 8.155 (page 993)
ΔABC is similar to ΔXYZ . The lengths of two sides of each triangle are given in the figure.

Find the length of side a.
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The length of side is
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Chapter 8: Q. 8.155 (page 993)
ΔABC is similar to ΔXYZ . The lengths of two sides of each triangle are given in the figure.

Find the length of side a.
The length of side is
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