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Hello there,

The answer is 8 units

User Masotann
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

To solve for ED, create proportion between the two similar triangles.


(Big Side)/(Big Side) =(little side)/(little side)

where Big represents the bigger triangle an little represents the smaller triangle.


(2x+4)/(9)=(x+4)/(6)

Cross multiply and solve for x.

9(x+4)=6(2x+4)

9x+36=12x+24

9x+36-24=12x+24-24

9x+12=12x

9x-9x+12=12x-9x

12=3x

4=x

Lastly substitute the value into ED which is x+4.

4+4=8

User Marco Piccolino
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