Question

If AD=6cm,DB=9cm,AE=8cm then AC=?

Answer 1

AC =20cm

In figure,

AD=6,DB=9 and AE=8

by B. P. T. therom

AD/DB = AE/EC

6/9= 8/EC

2/3 = 8/EC

2EC = 8 × 3

EC = 8 × 3 / 2

EC = 4× 3

• EC =12 cm

Now,

AC =AE + EC

AC = 8 + 12

• AC = 20

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