Question

Solve for x and y and i will mark brainliest

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 10, y = 7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

$\frac{AE}{AC}$ = $\frac{DE}{BC}$, substitute values

$\frac{x}{4}$ = $\frac{12.5}{5}$ ( cross- multiply )

5x = 50 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 10

and

$\frac{AD}{AB}$ = $\frac{DE}{BC}$ , that is

$\frac{y}{3}$ = $\frac{12.5}{5}$ ( cross- multiply )

5y = 37.5 ( divide both sides by 5 )

y = 7.5