Question

What is the length ?

Answer 1

BC = 31 cm

Explanation:

from the diagram

AC + CB = AB ( substitute values )

2x - 13 + 3x + 4 = 36

5x - 9 = 36 ( add 9 to both sides )

5x = 45 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 9

then

BC = 3x + 4 = 3(9) + 4 = 27 + 4 = 31 cm

Answer 2

AC = 2x - 13 Cm

BC = 3x + 4 Cm

AB = 36 Cm

AB = AC + BC

BC = AB - AC

= 36 - (2x - 13)

= 36 - 2x + 13

= 49 - 2x

but, BC = 3x + 4

so equating both the equation we get

3x + 4 = 49 - 2x

3x + 2x = 49 + 4

5x = 53

x = 53/5

x = 10.6

BC = 49- 10.6*2

= 49- 21.2

= 27.8 CM