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Geometry! Please Help

Geometry! Please Help-example-1
User BLimitless
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BC = 19

Explanation:

First we have to solve for x.

To do that, we create an equation that goes like this:

AC=AB+BC ---> 53=4x+6 + 2x+5

Now, solve the equation.

Combine like terms

53=4x+6+2x+5

4x+2x and 6+5

53= 6x + 11

Subtract 11 from both sides.

53-11=6x+11-11

42=6x

Divide both sides by 6.

7=x

Now that we know that x=7, we plug that into our BC equation and simplify.

2(7)+5

14+5

19

And there you have it! BC = 19.

Hope this helps!

Let me know if you need anything else :)

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