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In rectangle ABCD, AB = 18, BC = 24, and AECF is a rhombus. Find FD. The figure is not drawn to scale.

In rectangle ABCD, AB = 18, BC = 24, and AECF is a rhombus. Find FD. The figure is-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

Let's say BE is x then:

x^2 + 18^2 = (24 - x)^2

==> x = 5.25

BE = FD == x

==> FD = 5.25

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