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In the given triangle ABC, find DE. answers: 20 5 10 2.5
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In the given triangle ABC, find DE. answers: 20 5 10 2.5

In the given triangle ABC, find DE. answers: 20 5 10 2.5-example-1
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

Let's call the length AD y.


(x+2)/(y)=(8x-14)/(2y) \\\\\\2(x+2)=8x-14 \\\\\\2x+4=8x-14 \\\\\\4=6x-14 \\\\\\6x=18 \\\\\\x=3 \\\\\\DE=x+2=3+2=5

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