Question

I’m not sure what to do, this was what I got. Someone please help and solve problem #14 in the picture. Thanks!

Answer 1

• x = 8
• AM = BM = 16

Explanation:

Your problem setup is correct. The triangle is isosceles, so the marked segments are the same length.

3x - 8 = 2x

You can solve this by subtracting 2x (from both sides) ...

x - 8 = 0

Then adding 8 (to both sides):

x = 8

MB = MA = 2x = 16.