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If AB = 8x + 5, CB = 10x - 1, and BD AC, solve for x. (picture included, please help, no need to show work)

If AB = 8x + 5, CB = 10x - 1, and BD AC, solve for x. (picture included, please help-example-1
User SkaveRat
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x = 3

Explanation:

AB = CB

8x + 5 = 10x - 1

8x - 10x = -1 - 5

-2x = -6

x = 3

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