Problema Solution

chris wants to reduce a triangle pattern with sides 16,16,and 20 centimeters. if the longest side of the new pattern is to be 15cm, how long should the other two sides be

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let 'x' represent the length of the other two sides


16 : 20 = x : 15


by solving we find:


x = 12 cm


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the other two sides should be 12 cm.