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AD ??????? so confused what the

AD ??????? so confused what the-example-1
User Wilmar Van Ommeren
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Answer:

3.6 cm

Explanation:

Triangle Proportionality Theorem

BD : DE = BA : AC

⇒ 6 : 10 = BA : 16


\mathsf{(6)/(10) = (BA)/(16)}


\mathsf{BA=(6)/(10) *16}

⇒ BA = 9.6

AD = BA - BD

⇒ AD = 9.6 - 6 = 3.6 cm

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