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Nat2105 [25]
3 years ago
6

If B is the midpoint of AC, and AC=8x-20, find BC.​

Mathematics
2 answers:
Natali5045456 [20]3 years ago
3 0
2(3x-1)=8x-20
SIMPLY

6x-2=8x-20
SUBTRACT 6x ON BOTH SIDES

-2=2x-20
ADD 20 TO BOTH SIDES

18=2x
DIVIDE 2 ON BOTH SIDES

X=9
SUBSTITUTE

3(9)-1

27-1

26

BC=26
Semmy [17]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

BC=26

Step-by-step explanation:

Start with:

AB+BC=AC

Since B is the midpoint, we also know that:

AB=BC

Knowing this, we can use a system of equations and substitute AB for BC in the equation we started with:

AB+AB=AC

Let's identify our values:

AB=3x-1\\AC=8x-20

Substitute:

3x-1+3x-1=8x-20

Combine like terms:

6x-2=8x-20

Add 20 to both sides of the equation:

6x+18=8x

Subtract 6x from both sides of the equation:

18=2x

Divide by the coefficient of x, which is 2.

x=9

Substitute 9 into 3x-1

3(9)-1

Solve:

AB=26

Remember that AB=BC, thus:

BC=26

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