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ABCD is a square, where AE = 1.4. Use the properties of a square to determine the length of BD.Question options:A) 0.7 B) 1.4 C) 2.8 D) 1.18

ABCD is a square, where AE = 1.4. Use the properties of a square to determine the-example-1

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Given that ABCD is a square then E is the midpoint of AC, which means that 2AE = AC. Substituting with AE = 1.4, we get:

2*1.4 = AC

2.8 = AC

We also know that AC and BD are congruent, then:

BD = AC

BD = 2.8

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