Question

I NEED HELP PLEASE! :) thanks!

Answer 1

Since ΔABC ~ ΔEDC, ∠B = ∠D.

Since both triangles appear to be similar, the corresponding angles are the same, and corresponding sides are the same or have the same ratio.

We can write an equation to resemble the problem:

8x + 16 = 120

Solve for x.

8x + 16 = 120

~Subtract 16 to both sides

8x + 16 - 16 = 120 - 16

~Simplify

8x = 104

~Divide 8 to both sides

8x/8 = 104/8

~Simplify

x = 13

Therefore, the answer is 13.

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