Answer:
BC = 23.8
Step-by-step explanation:
See the diagram attached.
Given AC ║ DE and BD = 5, DA = 12 and BE = 7.
We have to find BC.
Since, AC ║ DE, so, Δ ABC and Δ DBE are similar.
If two triangles are similar then the ratio of their corresponding sides remains the same.
Hence, 
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(Answer)
Answer:
variable
Step-by-step explanation:
the variable
(6× + 3) means (6×1 + 3)
x is a variable
-4x+y=6
-5x-y=21
Solve for one side of either equation. I will use the first equation and solve for y.
-4x+y=6
+4x +4x
Y=4x+6
-5x-y=21
Now when you substitute, make sure to distribute properly including the easily missed negative.
-5x-(4x+6)=21
-5x-4x-6=21
-9x-6=21
-9x=27
X=27/-9
X=-3
Now that you know X, substitute to find Y.
Y=4(-3)+6
Y=-12+6
Y=-6
So your final answer is:
X=-3 Y=-6
(-3,-6)
