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PLEASE HELP I NEED THE STEPS AND ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION

PLEASE HELP I NEED THE STEPS AND ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION-example-1

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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

Definition of a point between two points:

Point B is between points A and C if and only if AB + BC = AC.

Now we apply it to this problem.

AB = 3x + 5

BC = 2x + 3

AC = 68

AB + BC = AC

Substitute each segment length with the expression or length above. Then, solve the equation for x.

3x + 5 + 2x + 3 = 68

5x + 8 = 68

5x = 60

x = 12

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