Question

D is between Cand E. CE = 8x + 5.

CD = 4x + 1. DE = 6x. Find the length
of CE.
E
C с
D

Answer 1

CE = 21 units

Explanation:

Since, D is between Cand E (C - D - E)

Therefore,

CE = CD + DE

8x + 5 = 4x + 1 + 6x

8x + 5 = 10x + 1

8x - 10x = 1 - 5

-2x = - 4

2x = 4

x = 4/2

x = 2

CE = 8x + 5 = 8*2 + 5 = 16 + 5 = 21 units