A 44 B 5 C 10 D None of the choices are correct.

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Brums [2.3K]3 years ago

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Answer:

D. None of the choices are correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

If <em>B</em> is the midpoint of AC, then that means that AB is congruent to BC. Because this is true, you can set 8x + 4 and 10x - 8 equal.

8x + 4 = 10x - 8

Now just solve for x. Subtract 8x from both sides and add 8 to both sides.

4 = 2x - 8

12 = 2x

Then divide by 2.

6 = x

Another way to do this problem is to set up the same equation, but instead of solving it, plug in answer choices A, B, and C independently of each other. Then simplify to see if those are right. You'll find out that none of them are.

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