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If ABC ~ DEC, find the values of x and y. help me pleaseee!!!

If ABC ~ DEC, find the values of x and y. help me pleaseee!!!-example-1
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Answer:

X = 8

Y = 35

Explanation:

All you need to do to solve this problem is use the Pythagorean Theorem
(a^(2) +b^(2) =c^(2) )

The leg of the triangle are A and B and C represents the hypotenuse. All you need to do is plug in the values into the equation and there u have it.

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If ABC ~ DEC, find the values of x and y. help me pleaseee!!!-example-1
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