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ZEDC ZEGF Solve for x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.
ASAP PLEASE

ZEDC ZEGF Solve for x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary. ASAP PLEASE-example-1

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Answer:

x = 20

Explanation:

The ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is


(ED)/(EG) =
(EC)/(EF) , substitute values


(36)/(20) =
(25+x)/(25) ( cross- multiply )

20(25 + x) = 900 ( divide both sides by 20 )

25 + x = 45 ( subtract 25 from both sides )

x = 20

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