Question

Need help, am confused

Answer 1

x = 2.5 ft. (first option)

Explanation:

Apply Thales' Theorem

`(DC)/(EB) =(AC)/(AB)`

`EB=x`

`(10)/(x) =(8)/(2)`

`x=((10)(2))/(8) =(20)/(8)`

`x=2.5`

Hope this helps

Answer 2

• C. 2.7 inches.

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).