In the figure below, AE | BD. What is the value of x?

The value of x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that

AE is parallel to BD.

BC=12 units

CD=16 units

DE=4 units

AB=x

We have to find the value of x.

Triangle proportionality theorem:

When a line  is parallel to  one side  of a triangle and intersect the other two sides of triangle, then the line divides the sides proportionally.

Using triangle proportionality theorem

units

Hence, the value of x=3

introduction, methodology, results, discussion

step-by-step explanation:

an observational study is one which consists of actual observation to record data and then analyse the data.

there are a number of factors that should be analyzed before starting an observational study.

the main four factors are:

i) introduction:   this should be analysed to check whether the purpose of the study is correctly established and the data recorded are appropriate for the study

methodology:   the method of collecting the data, such as whether randomly selected, and whether sample size matches with the population to be studied, whether questions asked are easy to answer by common men, etc.

results: then results such as summary of data with comments should be studied thoroughly

discussion:   the last is the discussion, this can be either by management people or persons who are all interested , etc.