Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q27

EdexcelCurrent spec5 marksPythagorasSimilar Shapes

27 Here are two similar triangles.

Right-angled triangle ABC with the right angle at A, AB = 7.5 cm and AC = x cm; larger right-angled triangle DEF with the right angle at D, EF = 51 cm and DF = 24 cm; angle B equals angle E and angle C equals angle F

Diagrams NOT accurately drawn

Work out the value of \(x\)
Show your working clearly.

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