The figure below shows CB = 4, BE = 5, AB = 4x – 4, and DB = x + 3.

If ?ABC ~ ?DBE, the value of x is ________

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The figure below shows CB = 4, BE = 5, AB = 4x – 4, and DB = x + 3. 



If ?ABC ~ ?DBE, the value of x is ________

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

put, AB/DB = CB/BE.. and solve the equation to get an answer.... 

This ratio comes from the property of similar triangles that says that "corresponding sides of similar triangles are in same ratio."

anonymous · Answer

Tell me your answer after you are finished.. so that we can check

anonymous · Answer

i dont understand how to that

anonymous · Answer

it's the proportion method.

anonymous · Answer

Have you studied similar triangles and solving equations of one variable (equation having only X) ever before... If not, you should learn those first... getting to the answer isn't the goal..but learning the thing is... however, let me do some steps for you........

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