Answer:
x = 8.7
Step-by-step explanation:
The triangles are congruent, which means that the sides are proportional to each other. Line DE and line BE are proportional to each other. This means that:
8 = 12
We can simplify this down to
2 = 3
Now that we have this proportion we can apply it to Lines AE and EC
2(13) = 3x
26 = 3x
8.67 = x
Therefore x is equal to 8.67 (or 8.7 rounded)
Check:
8/12 = 0.6667
8.6667/13 = 0.6667
Since both are the same, the answer is correct.
<em>I hope this helps!!</em>
<em>- Kay :)</em>
