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Solve similar triangles advanced
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Solve similar triangles advanced

Solve similar triangles advanced-example-1
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Answer: 28/3

Explanation:

Triangle ACB is similar to Triangle AED because of AA.

Therefore AB/BC = AD/DE

x/7 = (x+8)/13

We can cross-multiply.

13x = 7(x+8)

We can distribute the 7.

13x = 7x + 56

6x = 56

x = 28/3

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