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The shapes ABCDE and MJKLH are similar, but not completely drawn to scale. Find x and y.
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As both the figures are similar, Ratio of their corresponding sides is also equal.
Solving for x:
AB/MJ = ED/HL
(x-3)/6 = 16/4
x-3 = 4 x 6
x = 24 + 3
x = 27
Solving for y:
BC/JK = ED/HL
8/(y-2) = 16/4
8 = 4(y-2)
8 = 4y - 8
16 = 4y
4 = y
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