Question

Point B is between points A and C. Find the length of AC if AB = 3x - 2, BC = 2x + 7 and AC = 4x + 10

Answer 1

Answer:

AC = 30

Step-by-step explanation:

Start with:

$4x+10=3x-2+2x+7$

Combine like terms.

$4x+10=5x+5$

Subtract $4x$ from both sides of the equation.

$10=x+5$

Subtract $5$ from both sides of the equation.

$x = 5$

Then, substitute $5$ for $x$ in $AC=4x+10$

$AC=4(5)+10$

Multiply.

$AC=20+10$

Finally, add.

$AC=30$