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In the image below, ∠≅∠∠A≅∠A because , and ∠≅∠∠ABE≅∠ , because of the . Therefore △△ABE~ △△ACD by the AA Similarity Theorem. If AB=12, BC=4, EB=7, then DC = . (Round to the nearest tenth)

In the image below, ∠≅∠∠A≅∠A because , and ∠≅∠∠ABE≅∠ , because of the . Therefore-example-1
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\begin{gathered} \text{ The measure of angle A is congruent because of the reflexive property of equality} \\ \text{<strong>Step-by-step explanation:</strong><p>The measure of angle A is congruent because of the reflexive property of equality.</p><p>For,</p>[tex]\begin{gathered} Then, if the triangles are similar use proportional relationships:[tex]\begin{gathered} (12)/(7)=(16)/(x) \\ 12x=112 \\ x=(112)/(12) \\ x=9.3 \end{gathered}

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