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1) Find the missing side length

A) 6
B) 7
C)8
D) 9

1) Find the missing side length A) 6 B) 7 C)8 D) 9-example-1

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

AD is an angle bisector and divides the opposite sides into segments that are proportional to the other 2 sides , that is


(AC)/(AB) =
(CD)/(BD) , substitute values


(12)/(21) =
(4)/(BD) ( cross- multiply )

12 BD = 84 ( divide both sides by 12 )

BD = 7 → B

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