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3 years ago

If B is the midpoint of AC and AB = 4x + 14 and BC = x + 20, determine how long AC is.

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2 answers:

Serhud [2]3 years ago

5 0

Answer:

44 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Since B is the mid-point of AC

AB=BC

or,4x+14=x+20

or, 4x-x=20-14

or 3x=6

or,x=6/3=2

AC=AB+BC

= 4x+14+x+20

= 4(2) + 14 +2 +20

= 8+14+22

=44 units

olchik [2.2K]3 years ago

5 0

Answer:

44 units

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that B is the midpoint of AC, so by definition, AB = BC. Thus, set the two expressions equal and solve for x:

AB = BC

4x + 14 = x + 20

3x = 6

x = 2

Given that x = 2, plug this into the expression for AB and BC and add them to get AC:

AC = AB + BC = 4 * 2 + 14 + 2 + 20 = 44

Hence, AC is 44 units.

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