Question

Given that triangle DAE ~ triangle BAC, what is the length of side AE?​

Answer 1

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

For polygons that are similar to each other, the ratio of their corresponding sides are usually equal to each other, as they are proportional.

Therefore, given that ∆DAE is similar to ∆BAC, AD = 6, AB = 6+4 = 10, AE = x, AC = x + 8, therefore:

AD/AB = AE/AC

6/10 = x/(x+8)

Cross multiply

6*(x+8) = x*10

6x + 48 = 10x

Subtract 6x from both sides

48 = 10x - 6x

48 = 4x

Divide both sides by 4

48/4 = x

x = 12

Length of side AE = 12