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15 July, 17:17

In triangles △ABC and △DEF, m∠A=m∠E, m∠C=m∠F, AC=6, EF=2, and AB=3.3, side

DF

is shorter than side

BC

by 3.2. Find the unknown sides of these triangles.

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  1. 15 July, 17:26
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    BC = 4.8

    DE = 1.1

    DF = 1.6

    Step-by-step explanation:

    In ΔABC and ΔDEF

    ∴ m∠A = m∠E

    ∵ m∠C = m∠F

    ∴ m∠B = m∠D

    ∴ ΔABC similar to ΔEDF

    ∴ AB/ED = BC/DF = AC/EF

    ∵ AC = 6 and EF = 2

    ∵ DF = BC - 3.2

    ∵ AB = 3.3

    ∴ 3.3/ED = BC / (BC - 3.2) = 6/2

    ∴ ED = (3.3 * 2) : 6 = 1.1

    ∴ 2BC = 6 (BC - 3.2) ⇒ 2BC = 6BC - 19.2 ⇒ 4BC = 19.2

    ∴ BC = 4.8

    ∴ DF = 4.8 - 3.2 = 1.6
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