Question

What is AE? Enter your answer in the box. units

Answer 1

Answer:

AE = 18

Step-by-step explanation:

The triangles must be similar so we can use ratios

2x+4         12

--------  = ---------

x+8          10

Using cross products

(2x+4)10 = 12 (x+8)

20x +40 = 12x+96

Subtract 12x from each side

20x-12x +40 = 12x-12x +96

8x +40 = 96

Subtract 40 from each side

8x = 96-40

8x = 56

Divide by 8

x = 56/8

x = 7

AE = 2x+4 = 2(7) +4 = 14+4 = 18