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When AE = 7, EC= 14, CB= 24, what is ED?

When AE = 7, EC= 14, CB= 24, what is ED?-example-1
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Answer:

ED = 8

Explanation:

AC = 21 which means AE is 1/3 of the length of AC.

So, ED must also be 1/3 of the length of BC.

1/3 x 24 = 8

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