Question

Theorem: A line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two proportionately.

In the figure below, segment DE is parallel to segment BC and segment EF is parallel to AB.



Which statement can be proved true using the given theorem?

Segment BF = 16

Segment BD = 20

Segment BD = 15

Segment BF = 32

Answer 1

quick help would be amazingly appreciated:)

Answer 2

srry, im a bit buzy on my side. imma givethis a look tho. if you have more info, like personal insight or any work oy udone, that would help us help you

Answer 3

i hve no work on this , srry:(

Answer 4

You just need to use Pythagorean to figure out the third side of the triangles.

Answer 5

c^2=a^2+b^2

Answer 6

i'm still confused .

Answer 7

c is the length yo uare lookin for. a and b are the 2 side lengths of the triangle taht oy uare given.

Answer 8

BD = 15

Answer 9

c option

Answer 10

you should explain your answer @k.rajabhishek. This is a learning site after all..

Answer 11

is he right ?

Answer 12

i dunno. ahvent done the math yet

Answer 13

can try m please . im realy confused on how to do this :(

Answer 14

triangle ADE is similar to ABC
thus the ratio of corresponding sides are equal
AD/DB=AE/EC

Answer 15

so it is 15?

Answer 16

yeah