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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the distance between the gazebo and the snack shop? (picture attached)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@robtobey can you help me please?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Let x be the distance between point B and point E. Because DE is parallel to AB, triangle DEC is a scaled down version of triangle ABC. Thus x:16 as 5:8 or\[\frac{x}{16}=\frac{5}{8} \]Solve the above for x. Verify that x=10.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I get what youre saying. thanks soo much! can you help me with one more question please?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OK

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sorry. I have to sign off now.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay thanks anyways!

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