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2021-01-25

Write and equation then solve for x.
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Jayden-James Duffy

Jayden-James Duffy

Skilled2021-01-26Added 91 answers

Step 1
We will use similarity of the given two triangles to find the value of x.
Step 2
BAE=CAD (same angle)
BEA=CDA (90 both)
Hence AEBADC
Hence BECD=ABAC
x15=1212+6
x15=1218
x=12×1518
=10
Hence x=10cm

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