Question

ABC is similar to DEC Find the length of x.

The length of side x is m

Answer 1

x = 18.75 m

Explanation:

In the similar triangles, ...

... EC/ED = BC/BA

... (2.5 m)/(3.2 m) = x/(24 m)

Multiplying by 24 m gives

... x = (24 m)(25/32) = (75 m)/4 = 18.75 m