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Brainers, please help me out.

Brainers, please help me out.-example-1
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Answer:

1.75

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar, the ratios of the sides are similar

p e

----- = ------------

t a

Using cross products

p *a = t*e

Substituting what we know

3.5 * (2.125) = 4.25 e

Divide each side by 4.25

7.4375/4.25 = 4.25e/4.25

1.75 =e

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