Question

MEDAL+FAN,
An airplane takes off from point A in a straight line, as shown in the diagram.
The distance from A to E is feet._____

Answer 1

https://cdn.ple.platoweb.com/EdAssets/0aae5abdbb25420c99d361ca85af174c?ts=635391782798100000

Answer 2

11,700?

Answer 3

there is a triangle EAC, and DB is parallel with CE, we can use the Thales theorem to solve it

DB || CE => AD/DE=AB/BC <=> 5,200/ DE= 5,600/7,000

DE= 5,200 * 7,000/5,600

DE= 52 * 7,000/56

DE= 364,000/56

DE=6,500 ft

AE=AD+DE= 5,200+6,500

AE=11,700 ft

Answer 4

Thank you for confirming!!

Answer 5

You're welcome :D