point B is the midpoint of AC.

Question

Point B is the midpoint of AC. If BC is two less than 5 times AB, find AC

Answer 1

BC=5AB-2 AB=BC

AB=5AB-2

4AB=2

AB=2/4=1/2 BC=5(1/2)-2=5/2-4/2=1/2

AC=AB+BC=1/2+1/2=1

B is the midpoint so if half the line AC is 1/2 then the full AC = 1