Question

46 POINTS PLZ I NEED HELP NOW!!!!!!

In the image below, DE∥BC. Find the measure of EC. Set up a proportion and solve for the measure. Show your work and label your answer to get full points.

Answer 1

EC = 1

Explanation:

8/2 = 4/x

8x / 8 = 8 / 8

x = 1

Since AD = 8 and DB = 2, that means DB is 1/4 of AD

So, EC is 1/4 of AE, 4 * 1/4 = 1

Answer: EC = 1