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Question from Swetha: In 2*2 square ABCD, E is the mid point of the side AD. F is a point in BE. CF is perpendicular to BE. Find the area of the quadrilateral CDEF |
Hi,
Did you draw a diagram?
I have a statement and two questions that I hope will help you with this problem.
- The area of the quadrilateral CDEF is the area of the square ABCD minus the sum of the areas of the triangles ABE and FBC.
- What is the area of triangle ABE?
- What is the length of the line segment BE?
- What do you know about the pair of triangles ABE and FB?.
I hope this helps,
Penny
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