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In the following triangle, if CD = BE and EC = 3cm, then, BD is equal to ______cm.


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1.5

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2

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3

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2.5

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Solution

The correct option is C

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Given: BE = CD

DE is the common part of both the line segments.

Subtract BE from both line segments

BE - DE = CD - DE

BD = EC = 3cm


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