Question

If triangle DEF is an isosceles triangle with DE is congruent to EF, find x and the measure of each side

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

DE = 8x - 13

EF = 5x + 17

DF = x + 21

Also,

DE = EF

which means that,

8x - 13 = 5x + 17

8x - 5x = 17 + 13

3x = 30

x = 30/3

x = 10

Now,

DE = 8x - 13 = 8×10 - 13 = 80 - 13 = 67cm

EF = 5x + 17 = 5×10 + 17 = 50 + 17 = 67cm

DF = x + 21 = 10 + 21 = 31cm