Can someone please help me I’m stuck I don’t know what

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asked Jan 6, 2021 176k views

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BTakacs · Answer 1 · 2021-01-10T06:31:09+0000

Answer:

x = 7.5

Explanation:

Given BE is parallel to CD and intersects the other 2 sides, it divides those sides proportionally, that is

(AE)/(ED) =
(AB)/(BC) , substitute values

(10)/(8) =
(x)/(6) ( cross- multiply )

8x = 60 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 7.5