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Can someone please help me I’m stuck I don’t know what

Can someone please help me I’m stuck I don’t know what-example-1
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Answer:

x = 7.5

Explanation:

Given BE is parallel to CD and intersects the other 2 sides, it divides those sides proportionally, that is


(AE)/(ED) =
(AB)/(BC) , substitute values


(10)/(8) =
(x)/(6) ( cross- multiply )

8x = 60 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 7.5

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