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Ab’s a midpoint. Find the value of x.

Ab’s a midpoint. Find the value of x.-example-1
User Kristen Martinson
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Answer:

b) x=25

Explanation:

If B is a midpoint, then segments AB and BC should be equal to each other.

Then you can make an equation making both segments equal to one another:

2x-8=x+17

2x-x=17+8

x=25

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