Answer:
BC = 26
Explanation:
since B is the midpoint of AC, then AB = BC
AC = 8x - 20 & AB = 3x - 1
AC = AB + BC or 2AB
8x - 20 = 2(3x - 1)
8x - 20 = 6x - 2
subtract 6x form each side
2x - 20 = -2
add 20 to each side
2x - 20 + 20 = -2 + 20
2x = 18
x = 9
BC = 3x - 1
BC = 27 - 1
BC = 26
AC = 52