Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

x = $\frac{85}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

From the figure attached,

ΔABC ~ ΔADE

Therefore, by the property of similar triangles corresponding sides of the given triangles will be proportional.

$\frac{AB}{AD}=\frac{AC}{AE}=\frac{BC}{DE}$

$\frac{AB}{AD}=\frac{BC}{DE}$

$\frac{12}{20}=\frac{17}{x}$

x = $\frac{20\times 17}{12}$

x = $\frac{85}{3}$