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If AB = 12, AC = 16, and ED = 5, find AE.

If AB = 12, AC = 16, and ED = 5, find AE.-example-1
User Rufino
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Answer:

AE =15

Explanation:

BC=16-12 = 4

AE=x

12/4 = x/5

Cross multiplication

4x=60

x=15

4x3 = 12

5x3 =15

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