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  • 20-02-2021
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Given a line segment that contains the points A,B, & C in order, if AB = x + 12, and BC = 2x - 4, and AC = 26, find x.

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  • 22-02-2021

Answer:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

If A, B and C lies on a straight line in order, then;

AB+BC = AC

x+12+2x-4 = 26

x+2x+12-4 =26

3x+8 = 26

3x = 26-8

3x = 18

x = 18/3

x = 6

Hence the value of x is 6

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