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Martha drew DE in the right triangle ABC to create similar triangle DEC what is the length of DC

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DE/AB = DC/AC

The parallel line divides the triangle into proportional sections

11.25/15 = DC /20

Solve for DC

0.75 = DC /20

0.75 * 20 = DC

15 = DC

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