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Can someone tell me the answer to this please I got this wrong on my first attempt .-.

Can someone tell me the answer to this please I got this wrong on my first attempt-example-1
User StefanE
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Answer:

B) 12

Explanation:

CD - 98

CE - 84

~

CU - 14

CV = 12

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You set up a proportion: 98/84 = 14/x

x=12

User Fiodorov Andrei
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

In similar triangles corresponding sides are in same ratio


(CV)/(CE)=(CU)/(CD)\\\\\\(CV)/(54)=(14)/(98)\\\\CV=(14)/(98)*84\\\\CV = (1)/(7)*84\\\\CV = 12