Q. Given5. that △ABC≅△DEF. If mAB=2x+5, mDE=3(6+y), mEF=1+y and mBC=3y−x what is the lenght of mEF ?
Equating Corresponding Sides: Since triangles ABC and DEF are similar, corresponding sides are proportional. We equate the expressions for corresponding sides AB and DE.
Finding y Value: We already know the expression for EF, which is mEF=1+y. To find y, we solve the equation from the previous step.
Setting up Proportionality Equation: We use the proportionality of sides BC and EF. Set up the equation for BC and EF.
Solving System of Equations: Now we have a system of equations:1. 2x−3y=132. 2y−x=1We solve this system by substitution or elimination.
Substituting y into EF Expression: Substitute y=15 back into the expression for mEF.
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