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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In the figure below, QDE and QFB are right triangles, and mQ = 30 degrees. If DE = 12 and BE = 14, which is QB? Answer 32 34 35 38

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

They are similar triangles, so use the property of similar triangles

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thnk you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hv u got the answer chris???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i got 32

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is not right.... how did u get it???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i added 2 to 30 because the triangles are similar because 12 -14 =2 i added 2 to 30

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but 30 is the measure of the angle so it is 30deg... how can u get length from angle this way by adding 2?????

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i did it over added 30 + 14+12 then subtracted 90 and got 34

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the correct ans is 38... I am sending next the explanation for it so wait...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

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