dcharlene85
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  • 18-05-2018
  • Mathematics
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Given that ABC ~ DEC, find the value of x. If necessary, round your answer to two decimal places.

HELP Given that ABC DEC find the value of x If necessary round your answer to two decimal places class=

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Blitztiger
Blitztiger Blitztiger
  • 18-05-2018
If these are similar triangles, this means that the ratio of corresponding sides is equivalent. In this case, AB corresponds to DE as CB corresponds to CE. In ratio and proportion form:
AB / CB = DE / CE
x / 5 = (18 - x) / 25
5x = 18 - x
6x = 18
x = 3
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