Question

Need help, am confused

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 2.5 ft.  (first option)

Step-by-step explanation:

Apply Thales' Theorem

$\frac{DC}{EB} =\frac{AC}{AB}$

$EB=x$

$\frac{10}{x} =\frac{8}{2}$

$x=\frac{(10)(2)}{8} =\frac{20}{8}$

$x=2.5$

Hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer:

• C. 2.7 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

Missing value looks the same, but it's 0.7 ft. longer than 2 ft.

• 2 + 0.7 = 2.7

Your answer is 2.7 (C).