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  • 23-08-2021
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Point B is on line segment AC. Given AB=4x-6, AC=2x+10, and BC=4, determine the numerical length of AC

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  • 23-08-2021

Answer:

AC = 22

Step-by-step explanation:

AB + BC = AC , substitute values

4x - 6 + 4 = 2x + 10 , that is

4x - 2 = 2x + 10 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

2x - 2 = 10 ( add 2 to both sides )

2x = 12 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 6

Then

AC = 2x + 10 = 2(6) + 10 = 12 + 10 = 22

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