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matrenka [14]
3 years ago
7

The two triangles are similar. Solve for x.

Mathematics
1 answer:
Alenkasestr [34]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Here Two triangles BDE and BAC are similar as mentioned

So, According to Similarity of triangles theorem

BE/BC = DE/AC

4/16= x/20

1/4 = x/20

x= 20/4

x=5

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