Since B is between A and C then AB + BC = AC
We can replace with the values defined in the problem (AB = 5x-8), (BC = 2x+4) and AC = 17:
5x-8 + 2x + 4 = 17
solving for x:
7x -4 = 17
7x = 21
x = 3
substitute 3 for x in equation for BC = 2(3)+4 = 10
Grim R.
asked • 09/16/20Given that B is between A and C, and AB=5x-8, ,BC=2x+4, and AC=17, find BC
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