Question

Triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEC.

Find the value of x.

Answer 1

`(x)/(14) = (4)/(10)` (set up as a proportion)

10x= 56 (cross multiply and then solve)

x= 5.6

Explanation:

Answer 2

5.6

Explanation:

EC = 10

BC = 14

14/10 = 1.4

DE = 4

AB = x = 1.4 * 4 = 5.6