Segment bc is parallel to De. Use the proportion from a B to BD to find the missing length of CE

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Shabib · Answer 1 · 2023-01-17T22:35:55+0000

Answer:

CE = 6

Explanation:

we use the proportion relationship:

$(AB)/(BD) = (AC)/(CE\\)\\then$

$(2)/(3) = (4)/(CE)\\\\then$

2×CE = 3 ×4 (cross multiply)

then

2×CE = 12

then

CE = 12/2 = 6