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Fiesta28 [93]
3 years ago
12

Jack and Jim are playing tug of war. The ribbon at point B is tied at the midpoint of the rope. The length of AB can be represen

ted x + 15, and the length of BC can be represented by 2(x - 5). What is the length of AB? (GM.2)​
please help!!!!
Mathematics
1 answer:
maria [59]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

AB = 40

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

AB =x + 15

BC = 2(x - 5)

Required

Find AB

Since B is the midpoint the:

AB = BC

x + 15 = 2(x - 5)

x + 15 = 2x - 10

Collect Like Terms

2x -x = 15 +10

x = 25

Substitute 25 for x in AB =x + 15

AB = 25+15

AB = 40

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