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In the diagram below, triangle abc ~ triangle dec . What is the value of x? A. 28 b. 24 c. 22 d. 26

In the diagram below, triangle abc ~ triangle dec . What is the value of x? A. 28 b-example-1

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Answer:28

Explanation:

User Weez
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Answer:

Option A.

Explanation:

From the figure attached,

Given : ΔABC ~ ΔDEC

By the property of similarity,

"Corresponding sides of the similar triangles are proportional"


\frac{\text{AB}}{ED}=(BC)/(EC)=(AC)/(DC)

Since,
\frac{\text{AB}}{ED}=(AC)/(DC)


(42)/(6)=(x)/((32-x))

6x = 42(32 - x)

6x = 1344 - 42x

6x + 42x = 1344

48x = 1344

x =
(1344)/(48)

x = 28 units

Therefore, Option (A). x = 28 units will be the answer.

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