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I’m confused on this one

I’m confused on this one-example-1

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So for this we will be doing proportions. And in this case the proportions will be
(5)/(4x) =(3)/(2x+2)


Firstly, cross multiply:
10x+10=12x


Next, subtract 10x on each side of the equation:
10=2x


Lastly, divide 2 on each side of the equation, and your answer should be 5 = x



Next, to find BD, just multiply 5 and 4 together, which equal 20.


To find CE, plug in 5 into the x variable of 2x+2.



2(5)+2\\ 10+2\\ 12



In short, the correct answer is the first option.

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