
Carol H. answered 11/01/17
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Statements Reasons
1. AB = x + 16, BC = 4x + 11, AC = 77 1. Given
2. AB + BC = AC 2. Segment Addition Postulate
3. x + 16 + 4x + 11 = 77 3. Substitution Property
4. 5x + 27 = 77 4. Collect Like Terms
5. 5x = 50 5. Subtraction Property
6. x = 10 6. Division Property
7. AB = 10 + 26 7. Substitution Property
8. ∴ AB = 26 8. Arithmetic Addition