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In the given figure, AC = CE and AB ED. The value of x is ___ units.


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15
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20
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25
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30
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Solution

The correct option is A 15
In ΔABC and ΔEDC,
AC = CE (given)
Also, ABDE and AE is a transversal.
BAC=DEC [alternate interior angles]
ACB=ECD [vertically opposite angles]
ΔABCΔEDC (ASA congruence criterion)
AB=DE (CPCT)
x+10=2x5
x=15 units

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