In the Illustration, Suppose $$\overline { D E } \| \overline { B C }$$

question 142

Multiple Choice

In the illustration, suppose $$\overline { D E } \| \overline { B C }$$ . Find DE.

• A) DE is equal to 5.
• B) DE is equal to 7.
• C) DE is equal to 4.
• D) DE is equal to 3.
• E) DE is equal to 12.

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