Question

In the accompanying diagram ACE, BCD, and AB || DE. if AC=2, CD=6, and CE=3, what is the length of BC.

Answer 1

BC = 4

Explanation:

The the ratio for the corresponding sides of the two triangles would be equal. Therefore:

6/x = 3/2

Cross multiply

x*3 = 2*6

3x = 12

3x/3 = 12/3

x = 4

✅BC = x = 4