To solve for segment DE in triangle DEF, we note a few important properties of the triangle.
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Understanding the angles: Since angle F is a right angle and
, we can express the cosine of angle D (a) using the adjacent and hypotenuse relationship in triangle DEF: -
Given that
, we will set:- Side DF as the side adjacent to angle D
- Side DE as the hypotenuse
Therefore:
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Finding side DE: Using the information provided:
- Segment FD measures 6 units, which we assume corresponds to the adjacent side DF in this context.
- Since we need to find DE (the hypotenuse):
Substitute DF and solve for DE:
Cross-multiply and solve for DE:
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Factor of dilation: The problem states that the triangle was dilated by a scale factor of 2. Therefore, we need to multiply our previously calculated DE by this scale factor:
However, the problem asks us about possible values of segment DE in the undeformed triangle:
- The options provided are:
- 3.6 units
- 8 units
- 10 units
- 12.4 units
Since we calculated that segment DE in the original triangle measures 10 units, that corresponds with the option listed.
Thus, the answer is:
Segment DE = 10 units.