Ortiz15marlen
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  • 13-04-2021
  • Mathematics
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If AC =15 how long is ED? Help me :(

If AC 15 how long is ED Help me class=

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Dramatopian
Dramatopian Dramatopian
  • 13-04-2021

Answer:

7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Using similar triangles.

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cairde
cairde cairde
  • 13-04-2021

Answer:

ED=7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

ΔABC is similar to ΔDEB (they share ∠B, and ∠C=∠D and ∠A=∠E because corresponding angles), so their sides are in ratio:

ED/AC=BD/BC

We can see that BC is twice BD (marked), so we know BD/BC=0.5

ED/AC=BD/BC

ED/15=0.5

ED=7.5

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