If AABC ~ AEDC, find the value of x.
a. 32
5.8
C. 40
d. 15

Answer:
x = 15
Step-by-step explanation:
If ABC similar to EDC then we can use the similarity ratio to find the value of x
32/(3x-5) = 56/(5x-5) cross multiply the fractions
160x - 160 = 168x - 280 export like terms to the same side of the equation
280 - 160 = 168x - 160x
120 = 8x divide both sides by 8
15 = x