in parallelogram abcd, what is dc?\n3 in.\n9 in.\n13 in.\n19 in.

Answer:

19 in.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall property of parallelogram

In parallelogram (ABCD), (AB = DC) (opposite - sides of a parallelogram are equal). So, (9x−14=3x + 4).

Step2: Solve for (x)

Subtract (3x) from both sides: (9x−3x−14=3x−3x + 4), which simplifies to (6x−14 = 4). Then add 14 to both sides: (6x−14 + 14=4 + 14), getting (6x=18). Divide both sides by 6: (x=\frac{18}{6}=3).

Step3: Find the length of (DC)

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So the answer is 19 in.