3 years ago

Solve for x! Please help!

Mathematics

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erica [24]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

ΔADC and ΔCDB are similar (AA). Therefore the sides are in proportion:

$\dfrac{AD}{DC}=\dfrac{DC}{DB}$

We have AD = 16, DC = x, DB = 9. Substitute:

$\dfrac{16}{x}=\dfrac{x}{9}$ <em>cross multiply</em>

$x^2=(16)(9)\to x=\sqrt{(16)(9)}\\\\x=\sqrt{16}\cdot\sqrt9\\\\x=4\cdot3\\\\x=12$

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