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In the diagram, AABC~ ADEF. Find the value of a.
X
B
12
9
The value of a is
с
24
D
E
36
27
F

1 In the diagram, AABC~ ADEF. Find the value of a. X B 12 9 The value of a is с 24 D-example-1
User Vkontori
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Answer: this one is the hardest one i had all year

Explanation:

User Gisel
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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion , that is


(AB)/(DE) =
(BC)/(EF) ( substitute values )


(x)/(24) =
(9)/(27) =
(1)/(3) ( cross- multiply )

3x = 24 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 8

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