Question

What is the value of x in the figure ? In this diagram,

△ABD≅△CAD.

A √160
B 8
C 16/5
D √5
E 25/4
F 16

Answer 1

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Answer:

E. 25/4

Explanation:

The right triangles are similar so the sides are proportional.

short side/hypotenuse = x/10 = 10/16

x = 100/16 = 25/4 . . . . . . multiply by 10