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What is the length of BC? :(
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The believe the answer is 22
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Answer:

BC=22

Explanation:

Hi there!

We are given an isosceles triangle (notice the markings on m<C and m<B), the length of the sides AB and AC as x-2 and 2x-24 respectively, and we want to find the length of BC (given as x)

In an isosceles triangle, the sides known as the legs (in this case, AC and AB), are congruent to each other

As they both contain x in their side lengths (remember that x=BC), let's set them equal to each other to find the value of x

2x-24=x-2

Add 24 to both sides

2x=x+22

Subtract x from both sides

x=22

So the length of BC is 22

Hope this helps!

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