Question

If b is between a and c find the value of x and the measure of line bc

Ab 3
Bc 2x +5
Ac 11x +2

Answer 1

ac = ab + bc

11x + 2 = 3 + 2x + 5

11x - 2x = 8 - 2

9x = 6

x = 6/9

x = 2/3

bc = 2x + 5

bc = 2 (2/3) + 5

bc = 1 1/3 + 5

bc = 6 1/3