Question

Segment AB=2x+8 and segment BD=4x+12. If segment AD=86, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

Answer: x=11

Step-by-step explanation:

AB+BD=AD

(2x+8) + (4x+12) = 86

Combine like terms.

6x + 20 = 86

Minus 20 from both sides to get x by itself.

6x = 66

Divide both sides by x to find the value of a singular x.

x= 11