If AC=17 and AB=5x-6, then find the value of x. line segment AB has a midpoint C. A)34 B)8 C)23/5 D)20

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If AC=17 and AB=5x-6, then find the value of x.

line segment AB has a midpoint C.

A)34
B)8
C)23/5
D)20

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C is the midpoint of AB which implies AC=BC.
AC=BC=17
AB=AC+BC=17+17=34

5x-6 = 34
5x = 34+6
5x = 40
x = 40/5
x = 8

Answer : B) 8

Glinkot answered Oct 12, 2017

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