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vlabodo [156]
3 years ago
10

A new bridge structure requires triangles that are in a ratio of 1:1. If AC = 5x − 5 and EC = 3x + 9, find the distance between

the top and bottom of the bridge, in feet.
A. 7 ft
B. 30 ft
C. 60 ft
D. 90 ft

Mathematics
2 answers:
lilavasa [31]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

60ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Montano1993 [528]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

C. 60 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

If triangles ABC and EDC are in a 1:1 relation, they are congruent, and  

    AC = EC

5x - 5 = 3x + 9

    5x = 3x + 14

    2x = 14

      x = 7

AC = 5x + 5 = 5(7) - 5 = 35 - 5 = 30 ft

EC = 3x + 9 = 3(7) + 9 = 21 + 9 = 30 ft

Distance between top and bottom of bridge = AC + EC = 30 + 30 = 60 ft

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