hexagon question ( stuck on it )?

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hexagon question ( stuck on it )?

If the areas of two similar hexagons are to each other as 5:2, and one side of the first hexagon is 25, what is the corresponding side in the other hexagon?
Any ideas on how to solve?

2007-03-20 10:46:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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I suppose you should say to yourself 5 is to 2 as 25 is to ?

Since 5 x 5 is 25 then multiply the 2 by 5 as well.

5:2 = 25:10

I believe that is correct.

2007-03-20 10:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by dkrgrand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Set up the original proportion
5/2 = 25/x
Cross multiply
5x = 50
x = 10

2007-03-20 11:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by lizzie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋