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The triangles below are similar. Find the length of ED.

The triangles below are similar. Find the length of ED.-example-1
User Otezz
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Answer:

ED = 6

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is


(ED)/(BA) =
(EF)/(BC) , substitute values


(ED)/(9) =
(12)/(18) ( cross- multiply )

18 ED = 108 ( divide both sides by 18 )

ED = 6

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