B is between A and C. If AB = x + 4, BC = 2x - 5, and AC = 5x - 3, what is the distance AB?

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Bob Horn asked Oct 20, 2023

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B is between A and C. If AB = x + 4, BC = 2x - 5, and AC = 5x - 3, what is the distance AB?

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Answer:

AB = 5

Explanation:

x+4+2x-5 = 5x-3

3x-1 = 5x-3

-1 = 2x-3

2 = 2x

x = 1

AB = x + 4

AB = 1 + 4

AB = 5

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