Question

B is the midpoint of AC. If AB= X +5 and BC = 2X -11, find the measure of AB

Answer 1

First, you know that B is the mid point, meaning AB is equal to BC. Therefore, you can set up the equation: x+5=2x-11. Then, you solve for x. Once you are done solving, you should get 16. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Hi! Actually, the answer is 21. Because x+5 and 2x-11 are equivalent, set them equal to one another in an equation. Solve for x

You can see my steps in the picture i attached for you!!

Then, once you have x, you need to plug it back in to the expression x+5 (AB) to get 21. I hope this helps you!! :))