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AD=3, BD=5, AE=4. Find CE

AD=3, BD=5, AE=4. Find CE-example-1
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Answer:

6.6

Explanation:

Triangles ADE and ABC are similar.

Therefore,

AD/AB=AE/AC

3/8=4/AC

3AC=32

AC=10.6(3 s.f)

CE=10.6-4=6.6

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