What is the value of x, given that AE || BD?

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anonymous · Answer

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mathmale · Answer

I'd suggest you write out everything you know about this situation, and then brainstorm in regard to possible methods of answering the question.  Since AE || BD, it's possible that we have similar triangles in this figure.  Think so?  Hope that helps.  What next?

anonymous · Answer

@mathmale I forgot to mention, but I already solved this- I answered it as B, I just need someone to check me

mathmale · Answer

I'd be glad to respond if you'd please show the calculations you did that ended up with your choosing B for your answer.

anonymous · Answer

@mathmale I'm sorry, I'm pressed for time and just need checking

anonymous · Answer

Please just check it for me this one time.

mathmale · Answer

I get the same result as you.

anonymous · Answer

@mathmale thank you very, very much

mathmale · Answer

My pleasure.