Answer:
s = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the triangles are similar then corresponding sides are in proportion, that is
[tex]\frac{AB}{XY}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{AC}{XZ}[/tex] , substitute values
[tex]\frac{6}{9}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{8}{s}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )
6s = 72 ( divide both sides by 6 )
s = 12
