Help? Triangle ABC is congruent to triangle DEF. In triangle ABC, side AB measures 4, side BC measures
x+8, and side CA measures 8. In triangle DEF, side DE measures 4, side EF measures 3x+3, and side FD measures 8. What equation would help you to solve for the side length of BC and EF?

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Help? Triangle ABC is congruent to triangle DEF. In triangle ABC, side AB measures 4, side BC measures 
x+8, and side CA measures 8. In triangle DEF, side DE measures 4, side EF measures 3x+3, and side FD measures 8. What equation would help you to solve for the side length of BC and EF?

anonymous · Answer

Can anybody help me set this up so I can see how to solve it? It just looks really jumbled.

disco619 · Answer

I can't do much help but this.
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anonymous · Answer

That actually helps a lot. It's hard for me without a visual. Thank you.

disco619 · Answer

Always make Diagrams. Helps alot. Im glad I could help.

anonymous · Answer

I'll remember to. Thanks again.