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Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(03.05 MC)

Triangles ABC and EDC are outlined on a bridge. The triangles share vertex C and angles D and B are right angles.

A new bridge structure requires triangles that are in a ratio of 1:1. If AC = 5x − 5 and EC = 3x + 9, find the distance between the top and bottom of the bridge, in feet.

7 ft
30 ft
60 ft
90 ft

Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points) (03.05 MC) Triangles ABC and EDC are outlined-example-1
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Answer:

5x - 5 = 3x + 9

2x = 14

x = 7

AE = 2(5(7) - 5) = 2(30) = 60 ft

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