Question

If mBC= 24 ft, mAC = 2x+1, and the mBA=7x-4, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = 3$

Step-by-step explanation:

$BC = 24$

$AC = 2x + 1$

$BA = 7x - 4$

Required

Find x

The given parameters shows that A is a point on BC;

So:

$BC = BA + AC$

Substitute values for BC, BA, AC

$24 = 7x - 4 + 2x + 1$

Collect Like Terms

$24 + 4 - 1 = 7x + 2x$

$27 = 9x$

Solve for x

$x = 27/9$

$x = 3$

Answer 2

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

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