Answer:
[tex]\frac{KL}{JL}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{6.4}{7.7}[/tex] = 0.83
Step-by-step explanation:
The key understanding here is that ΔJKL is similar to triangle 3 based on the AA criterion (they both have a right angle and a 40° angle).
We can find [tex]\frac{KL}{JL}[/tex] by setting up a proportion statement that includes KL, JL, and the lengths of their corresponding sides in triangle 3.
We can use this proportion:
[tex]\frac{KL}{6.4}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{JL}{7.7}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{KL}{6.4}[/tex] ⇒ opposite to 40° angle
KL, JL ⇒ ΔJKL
[tex]\frac{JL}{7.7}[/tex] ⇒ adjacent to 40° angle
6.4, 7.7 ⇒ triangle 3
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Now we can rewrite the equation to show the ratios of the side lengths within each triangle.
[tex]\frac{KL}{JL}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{6.4}{7.7}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{KL}{JL}[/tex] ⇒ ΔJKL
KL, 6.4 ⇒ adjacent to 40° angle
[tex]\frac{6.4}{7.7}[/tex] ⇒ triangle 3
JL, 7.7 ⇒ adjacent to 40° angle
