Respuesta :

Answer:

AB = 4.5 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the length of AB be x.

GIVEN :-

  • BC = 3 units
  • CD = 4 units
  • ED = 6 units
  • BD || AE

TO FIND :-

  • The length of AB.

FACTS TO KNOW BEFORE SOLVING :-

Basic Proportionality Theorem :-

  • If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points , the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.

PROCEDURE :-

According to Basic Proportionality Theorem ,

[tex]\frac{CB}{AB} = \frac{CD}{ED}[/tex]

[tex]=> \frac{3}{x} = \frac{4}{6}[/tex]

[tex]=> x = \frac{3 \times 6}{4} = \frac{18}{4} = 4.5[/tex]

∴ AB = 4.5 units