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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Help me pleaaase D: What is the length of CD? (Picture below.)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (superdavesuper):

See any similar triangles in the pic there? :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

CBA and CDE are similar

OpenStudy (superdavesuper):

Correct - that means their sides are in the same ratio. What is the ratio?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

not sur

OpenStudy (superdavesuper):

Hint: look at AC and CE :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3

OpenStudy (superdavesuper):

Correct again - can u use that info to solve for x?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x=17?

OpenStudy (superdavesuper):

nope - remember u have to use the ratio "3" n its easier if u write out the eqn

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im lost D:

OpenStudy (superdavesuper):

OK one more hint: look at CD and BC in the 2 similar triangles n the ratio...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5

OpenStudy (superdavesuper):

Hahaha u REALLY dont like writing out the eqn huh? lol 5 is the right answer :) good job!

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