Question

if these two shapes are similar, what is the measure of the missing length p? 9 m 3 m p p = meters submit

Explanation:

Step1: Set up proportion

For similar shapes, the ratios of corresponding sides are equal. Let the ratio of the sides of the two similar triangles be $\frac{p}{3}=\frac{3}{9}$.

Step2: Solve the proportion for $p$

Cross - multiply: $9p = 3\times3$. Then $9p=9$. Divide both sides by 9: $p=\frac{9}{9}=1$.

Answer:

$1$