Question

PLEASE HURRY!! VW is parallel to YZ in the map below. Which proportion solves for the distance between Y and Z?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{3}{9}=\frac{4}{x}$

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

If two figures are similar, then the ratio of its corresponding sides is proportional

In this problem

Triangle XVW is similar to triangle XZY

therefore

$\frac{YZ}{VW}=\frac{XZ}{XV}$

substitute the given values

$\frac{x}{4}=\frac{9}{3}$

$x=3*4=12\ miles$

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation: