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Segment bd bisects abc solve for x

Segment bd bisects abc solve for x-example-1
User Paul Osman
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Answer:

6.7

Explanation:

Use the Triangle Angle Bisector Theorem:

If an angle of a triangle is bisected, then the bisector splits the opposite sides into two segments. The length of each segment is proportional to its adjacent side.

In other words,

AB/AD = BC/CD

x/5 = 8/6

6x = 5 × 8

6x = 40

x = 20/3

x = 6.6666...

Answer: 6.7

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