solve for x and y please

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The 2 triangles are similar so corresponding sides are in the same ratio.
3/x = 6/16
6x = 48
x = 8.
9/y = 6/16 = 3/8
3y = 72
y = 24.
Answer:
using proportional equation:
[tex]\rightarrow \sf \dfrac{AC}{CE} = \dfrac{DB}{DE}[/tex]
[tex]\hookrightarrow \sf \dfrac{9}{6} = \dfrac{y}{16}[/tex]
[tex]\hookrightarrow \sf 9(16)} = {6y}[/tex]
[tex]\hookrightarrow \sf y = 24[/tex]
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[tex]\rightarrow \sf \dfrac{AE}{CE} = \dfrac{EB}{DE}[/tex]
[tex]\hookrightarrow \sf \dfrac{3}{6} = \dfrac{x}{16}[/tex]
[tex]\hookrightarrow \sf 3(16)} = 6x[/tex]
[tex]\hookrightarrow \sf x = 8[/tex]