131k views
3 votes
AD is the angle bisector of ∠EAB. Solve for x. ANSWERS:

A)

8.6

B)

4.6

C)

14.4

D)

6.4

AD is the angle bisector of ∠EAB. Solve for x. ANSWERS: A) 8.6 B) 4.6 C) 14.4 D) 6.4-example-1
User Sentary
by
5.5k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

D) 6.4

Explanation:

The Angle Bisector Theorem says that an angle bisector of a triangle will divide the opposite side into two segments that are proportional to the other two sides of the triangle.

This means that:

18/9.6 = 12/x

Solving for x:

x = 12*9.6/18

x = 6.4

User Thinking Sites
by
6.3k points