In the diagram below, ABC~DEC. What is the value of x? a. 3 b. 2 c. 2.5 d. 3.5

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In the diagram below, ABC~DEC. What is the value of x?

a. 3
b. 2
c. 2.5
d. 3.5

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

AB : DE = BC : EC

x : (18- x) = 5 : 25

25x = 5(18 - x)

25x = 90 - 5x

30 x =90

x = 90/30 = 3

Jacky Mok answered Sep 15, 2020

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