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8. In the figure below, AB ∥ CD.Find the side length x.

                                                       D


                                                      .64 in.
                    B          1.75 in.  E

                                          .50 in.   C
                x in.







                 A



                9. A 6 foot man casts an 8 foot shadow on the ground. How long is the shadow of a nearby 32 foot
                   tree? Draw a figure involving similar triangles which illustrates the situation.





















































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