blackreaper0
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  • 08-06-2020
  • Mathematics
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If AB = 3x + 5, BC = 2x + 8, and AC = 88, what is the value of x?

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wegnerkolmp2741o
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  • 08-06-2020

Answer:

x = 15

Step-by-step explanation:

AB + BC = AB

3x+5  + 2x+8 = 88

Combine like terms

5x +13 = 88

Subtract 13 from each side

5x+13-13 = 88-13

5x = 75

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = 75/5

x = 15

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Аноним Аноним
  • 08-06-2020

Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

AB + BC = AB

3x + 5 + 2x + 8 = 88

5x + 13 = 88

5x = 88 - 13

= 75/5

= 15

Hope this helps!

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