5. In the diagram, ABC is similar to ZAX. Given that AZ = XZ = 10 cm, AB = AC = 14 cm and BC = 7 cm, find the length of AX.

Answer:
Given: ABC
CD bisects AB
CD AB
Prove: ACD BCD
Statement
1. ABC
CD bisects AB
CD AB
2. AD DB Side
3. CDA and CDB are right
4. CDA CDB Angle
5. CD CD Side
6. ACD BCD
Reasons
1. Given
2. A bisector cuts a segment into 2
parts.
3. lines form right .
4. All rt are .
5. Reflexive post.
6. SAS SAS