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For each figure answer the following questions

For each figure answer the following questions-example-1

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Answer:

a) ∆ABC ~ ∆EDC by AA similarity

b) ED/AB = 3/4

c) 15 cm

Explanation:

a) Two angles in each triangle are the same, so the AA similarity postulate can be used to declare the ∆ABC ~ ∆EDC. (Each triangle includes a right angle and angle C.)

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b) Corresponding sides are ED/AB, DC/BC, EC/AC. The ratio of corresponding sides is ED/BC = (12 cm)/(16 cm) = 3/4.

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c) Using the ratios identified above, we have ...

DC/BC = 3/4 = x/(20 cm)

x = 3/4(20 cm)

x = 15 cm

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