25450rm 25450rm
  • 04-04-2022
  • Mathematics
contestada

Consider the figure below: (DE and BC are parallel)

Consider the figure below DE and BC are parallel class=

Respuesta :

Nimbus2005
Nimbus2005 Nimbus2005
  • 04-04-2022
If DE and BC are parallel, their sides must be proportional.

2/x+1 = 5/4x-2
Use cross multiplication:
8x-4=5x+5
3x=9
x=3

Plug this in:
x: 3
AE: 3+1 = 4
CE: 4(3)-2 = 12-2 = 10
AB: 2 + 5 = 7
AC: AE+CE = 4 + 10 = 14
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

If parents are experiencing job loss or financial difficulties, what can they do to help their child during the difficult time?
How did the Long March enable Mao to achieve success in the civil war against the Nationalists?
Which of the following is a question you should ask yourself when solving a problem?
Donald is a film editor. He is working with Willow, the director of a movie. Willow wants to connect the best shots to create a 20-minute film. Which term descr
Which of the following is the economic ideal for countries in the Western world? Laissez-faire capitalism Modified socialism Centrally planned economies
Ethology is the study of
A system of equations and its solution are given below. system A -x - 2y=7 5x - 6y=-3 solution (-3,-2) Choose the correct option that explains what steps were f
Compare speed, velocity, acceleration, and momentum?
Simplify the expression below -3(10x + 4y) + 6(6x − 2y)
Write a rule to describe the function shown. x y −6 −4 −3 −2 0 0 3 2