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What is BC?
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BC= units

What is BC? Enter your answer in the box. BC= units-example-1
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Answer:

BC = 18 units

Explanation:

given the base angles B and C are congruent ( same arcs ) then the triangle is isosceles with legs AB and AC congruent , that is

AB = AC ( substitute values )

8x - 4 = 5x + 11 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

3x - 4 = 11 ( add 4 to both sides )

3x = 15 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 5

Then

BC = 4x - 2 = 4(5) - 2 = 20 - 2 = 18 units

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