Question

In segment AC, the midpoint is B. If segments AC = 8 AB = 3x-1 find x.

Answer 1

Answer:

If B is the midpoint, it means

AC=2AB

8= 2(3x-1)

8= 6x-2

8+2= 6x

10= 6x

x= 10/6

x= 1.67

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