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Sorry wrong problem if ab =58 find the value of x

Sorry wrong problem if ab =58 find the value of x-example-1
User Stratis
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3x - 6 + 2x + 4 = 58
5x - 2 = 58
5x = 60
x = 12

answer
x = 12
User Mohamed Nabli
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Answer:

x=12

Explanation:

if ab =58 find the value of x

The length of AB= 58

Given : AC= 3x-6

CB= 2x+4


AC + CB=AB

Now replace the expressions


3x-6+2x+4=58

now we solve for x, combine like terms


5x-2=58

Add 2 on both sides


5x=60

Divide both sides by 5

x=12

User Juan Di Diego
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