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Answer:

BC = 24

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that triangles CAB and CED are similar because all three of their angles are the same. Thus, we know that the side lengths of these triangles have to be proportional to each other. You would match side BC with side DC and sides AC with EC.

AC/EC = BC/DC

30/10 = (32-x)/x

3 = (32-x)/x

Then using algebraic properties, solve for x.

3x = 32 - x

4x = 32

x = 8.

Lastly, plug in 8 for the x in BC, 32 - 8, so the length of BC is 24

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Δ CBA and Δ CDE are similar triangles, then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

[tex]\frac{CB}{CD}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{CA}{CE}[/tex] , substitute values

[tex]\frac{32-x}{x}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{30}{10}[/tex] = 3 ( multiply both sides by x )

32 - x = 3x ( add x to both sides )

32 = 4x ( divide both sides by 4 )

8 = x

Then

BC = 32 - x = 32 - 8 = 24 → B

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