Question

Given a line segment that contains the points A,B, & C in order, if AB = x + 12, and BC = 2x - 4, and AC = 26, find x.

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

If A, B and C lies on a straight line in order, then;

AB+BC = AC

x+12+2x-4 = 26

x+2x+12-4 =26

3x+8 = 26

3x = 26-8

3x = 18

x = 18/3

x = 6

Hence the value of x is 6