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PLEASE HELP ME! I REALLY NEED SOME HELP!!

PLEASE HELP ME! I REALLY NEED SOME HELP!!-example-1

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Answer:

a

Explanation:

If the lines DE and BC were parallel then

Δ ADE and Δ ABC would be similar and the ratios of corresponding sides would be equal, that is


(AD)/(AB) =
(AE)/(AC) , substituting values


(4)/(10) =
(6)/(14)

but


(4)/(10)
(6)/(14)

That is 4 : 10 ≠ 6 : 14 → a

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