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  • 30-08-2020
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Point B is on line segment AC. Given AB = 2x + 10, BC = x, and AC = 5x,
determine the numerical length of AC.

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 30-08-2020

Answer:

AC = 25

Step-by-step explanation:

Since B is on the segment AC, then

AC = AB + BC, substitute values

5x = 2x +10 + x , that is

5x = 3x + 10 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

2x = 10 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 5

Thus

AC = 5x = 5(5) = 25

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