The figure shows a triangular wooden frame ABC. The side AD of the frame has rotted and needs to be replaced. What is the length of the wood that is needed to replace AD?

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The figure shows a triangular wooden frame ABC. The side AD of the frame has rotted and needs to be replaced.       What is the length of the wood that is needed to replace AD?

anonymous · Answer

6.8 inches

 6.2 inches

 3.2 inches 

 2.8 inches
i need to know how to set it so i can show how i got the answer i need it now

anonymous · Answer

help please

barrycarter · Answer

Might be easier if we could see the figure?

anonymous · Answer

attachment

anonymous · Answer

I really need help ive tried doing it but cant figure it out

barrycarter · Answer

I've got a whiteboard at http://www.scribblar.com/wwcdp0qj that may make this easier

anonymous · Answer

I think the answer is 6.8

anonymous · Answer

it is 6.8,but i hope you didn't just guess it

anonymous · Answer

no its not!

anonymous · Answer

not the answer or not guessed?