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SEE EXAMPLE 4
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21. The bisector of an angle of a triangle divides the opposite side of the triangle into
segments that are 12 in. and 16 in. long. Another side of the triangle is 20 in. long.
What are two possible lengths for the third side?
7- 4 Applying Properties of Similar Triangles
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