Question

Examine the following diagram

BI
75 32
3
26592
3
D
75 32"
2859
E
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If AABC 4AADE, what is the length of AE?
07
04
6
03

Answer 1

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Answer:

(a) 7

Explanation:

The congruence statement tells you that AC ≅ AE. AC is marked as 7, so ...

AE = 7

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Additional comment

If you solve the triangle using the Law of Sines, you find that AC = AE = 6.484, not 7.