Question

2) AB = 2x + 6, BC = 8x-2, and AC = 44
a) Find x

Answer 1

2x + 6 + 8x - 2 = 44

10x + 4 = 44

10x = 40

x = 4

AB = 2(4) + 6 = 8 + 6 = 14

BC = 8(4) - 2 = 32 - 2 = 30