Question

30 points!!!

In the diagram, triangle ACE is similar to triangle DCB. Find the length of line AB.
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Answer 1

Answer: 18

Explanation:

Finding the base length (Line CE)

Line CD + Line DE

= 14 + 6 = 20

Finding the scale factor

20/10 = 2x SF

Finding Line AE or AC

14 x 2 (the scale factor) = 28

Finding Line AB

28 (AC) (BC) - 10 = 18