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The ratio of A ABC to ADEF is 6/5

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The ratio of A ABC to ADEF is 6/5 HELP PLZZZZ!!!!-example-1
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Answer:

x = 42

Explanation:

Given that the ratio of ∆ABC to ∆DEF is 6/5, it means that:

AB/DE = BC/EF = AC/DF = 6/5

AB = x

DE = 35

Therefore,

AB/DE = 6/5

Plug in the values

x/35 = 6/5

Cross multiply

x*5 = 6*35

5x = 210

Divide both sides by 5

5x/5 = 210/5

x = 42

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