If AB = 3, AD = 5, and DE = 6, what is the length of BC

Overburn asked Aug 16, 2023

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Overburn asked Aug 16, 2023

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Answer:

3.6

Explanation:

(3)/(5) =
(x)/(6)

(5x)/(5) =
(18)/(5)

We can use cross products to solve this problem.

25x = 90

90/25 = 3.6

x = 3.6

Paul Bele answered Aug 21, 2023

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