Question

Point C is on line segment BD. Given BD = 2x, CD = 8, and BC = x,

determine the numerical length of BD.

Answer 1

BD = 16

Explanation:

given C is on line segment BD , then

BD = BC + CD , substitute values

2x = x + 8 ( subtract x from both sides )

x = 8

Then

BD = 2x = 2 × 8 = 16