Answer:
BC = 8 and EF = 8.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since triangle ABC and DEF are congruent to each other, BC corresponds with EF (as determined by the triangle names).
Set BC and EF equal to each other.
x + 6 = 3x + 2
Subtract x from both sides.
6 = 2x + 2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
4 = 2x.
Divide 2 on both sides.
x = 2.
Substitute 2 for x.
BC = 2 + 6
BC = 8
Since we already know that EF is congruent to BC, EF is also 8.
EC = 3(2) + 2
EC = 6 + 2
EC = 8
