Question

Find the values of x and y

Answer 1

x = 2

y = 12

Explanation:

In triangle ABD, CE is the mid segment.

Therefore, by mid segment theorem:

2(5x - 3) = x + 12

10x - 6 = x + 12

10x - x = 12 + 6

9x = 18

x = 18/9

x = 2

Since, DE = EA

2y - 4 = y + 8

2y - y = 8 + 4

y = 12