Answer:
25 in.
Step-by-step explanation:
DEC is a right triangle. <DEC is a right angle.
(DE)² + (EC)² = (DC)²
DE = ½DB = ½(48 in.) = 24 in.
(24 in.)² + (7 in.)² = (DC)²
576 in.² + 49 in.² = (DC)²
(DC)² = 625 in.²
DC = 25 in.
Answer is last alternative
scale factor (2)
the first option (2x+3y=-6)
t < 7
52 > 5t + 17
52 - 17 > 5t
35 > 5t
35/5 > t