Question

In the adjoining figure DE is parallel to AB, AD=7cm, CD=5cm, and BC=18cm.Find BE and CE

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Since DE is parallel to AB,

By BPT,

Triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEC. Thus, CD/DA CE/EB

7x+5x = 18

X= 3/2

Ce= 5x = 15/2cm

Be=21/2cm