Which of the following could be the lengths of the sides for a triangle that is similar to the triangle shown?
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Answer:
CE = 17
Step-by-step explanation:
∵ m∠D = 90
∵ DK ⊥ CE
∴ m∠KDE = m∠KCD⇒Complement angles to angle CDK
In the two Δ KDE and KCD:
∵ m∠KDE = m∠KCD
∵ m∠DKE = m∠CKD
∵ DK is a common side
∴ Δ KDE is similar to ΔKCD
∴
∵ DE : CD = 5 : 3
∴
∴ KD = 5/3 KC
∵ KE = KC + 8
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∴
∴
∴
∴
∴ KC = (8 × 9) ÷ 16 = 4.5
∴ KE = 8 + 4.5 = 12.5
∴ CE = 12.5 + 4.5 = 17
Answer:
the point is (3, 3) . . . . . . y = 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Write the point-slope equation of the line through the point you know. Then evaluate that equation for x=3 to see what the value of y is.
Point-slope form:
y = m(x -h) +k . . . . slope m through point (h, k)
y = -1/2(x -9) +0 . . . . line with slope -1/2 through point (9, 0)
For x=3, the value of y is ...
y = -1/2(3 -9) + 0 = -1/2(-6) = 3
The value of y is 3.
