Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

A. ∆ABD ~ ∆CDE

B. x ≈ 5.3

Step-by-step explanation:

A. The Acute Angle Similarity Theorem states that when an acute angle in one right triangle is congruent to a corresponding acute angle in another, both right triangles are said to be similar to each other.

<B ≅ <D (both are right angles)

<A ≅ C,

Therefore, ∆ABD ~ ∆CDE

B. Since ∆ABD ~ ∆CDE, corresponding sides would be proportional to each other. This means that:

DE/BD = CD/AB

Substitute:

6/8 = 4/x

Cross multiply

6*x = 4*8

6x = 32

6x/6 = 32/6

x ≈ 5.3 (nearest tenth)