RSTUV - EABCD. Find AE.
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Answer:
AE = 3
Step-by-step explanation:
First of all, we need to find corresponding sides that are defined in both figures. The table below shows the given values.
From the table, we can write the proportion ...
EA/RS = BC/TU . . . corresponding sides are proportional
EA/6 = 4/8 . . . . . . . substitute given lengths
EA = 6(4/8) = 3
The length of AE is 3 units.
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