Question

What is the distance of BC?

Answer 1

Answer:

BC = 9 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, we are given ΔABC ∼ ΔEDC, which means both triangles are similar and they tend to have the same dimensions and properties.

To find the length of BC, we are given the proportion:

$\frac{12}{8} = \frac{x}{6}$

Where x represents the length BC.

Solving further, let's cross multiply

$12 * 6 = 8x$

$72 = 8x$

Solving for x, we have:

$8x = 72$

Lets divide both sides by 8

$\frac{8x}{8} = \frac{72}{8}$

$x = 9$

Therefore the distance BC is 9 miles