lilliansaunders14 lilliansaunders14
  • 08-07-2022
  • Mathematics
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Given a line segment that contains the points A,B, & C in order, and given B is the midpoint of AC, if AB = 4x - 3, and BC = 2x + 7, find x.

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 08-07-2022

Answer:

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

given B is the midpoint of AC , then

AB = BC ( substitute values )

4x - 3 = 2x + 7 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

2x - 3 = 7 ( add 3 to both sides )

2x = 10 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 5

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