In the figure below (not drawn to scale), $CD$ is parallel to $AB$ in $\Delta ABE$. $AC=x$ c

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In the figure below (not drawn to scale), $CD$ is parallel to $AB$ in $\Delta ABE$. $AC=x$ cm, $CE=x+3$ cm, $AB=20$ cm and $CD=12$ cm. All lengths shown are in cm. Name $2$ similar triangles. Find the value of $x$.

Accepted Answer

$\text{(a)}\ \triangle ABE\sim\triangle CDE$ $\text{(b)}\ x=6$

Parallel Line in a Triangle: Naming and Using Similar Triangles

Parallel Line in a Triangle: Naming and Using Similar Triangles

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