SOLUTION: I know the answer is 6 but I am now sure why. Here is the question: In the figure (NOT drawn to scale), AB is parallel to CE. If the length of DA=6, what is the length of DB? <a

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Question 388961: I know the answer is 6 but I am now sure why. Here is the question:
In the figure (NOT drawn to scale), AB is parallel to CE. If the length of DA=6, what is the length of DB?
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Found 2 solutions by jerryguo41, richard1234:
Answer by jerryguo41(197)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
AB is parallel to CE so DAB and DBA are both x degrees
That makes Triangle DAB isosceles w/ D vertex so DB=6

Answer by richard1234(7193)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since AB and CE are parallel, angle DAB = x, and angle DBA = x. Therefore the triangle ADB is isosceles, and DB = 6.
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