Question

COULD A KIND SOUL PLEASE HELP ME OUT?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In the triangle shown ,AB =2x +9 and BC=5x–12. Find the value of x.

show how you go the answer so I can see if it makes sense!!!

Answer 1

In the given triangle, AB=BC

Now, 2x+9=5x-12

=> 5x-2x=12+9

=> 3x=21

=> x=21/3

=> x=7

Therefore, the value of x is 7.

Answer 2

AB= 2x +9 and BC= 5x-12

2x +9 = 5x -12
(Now bring the x to the left, and rest to the right)

2x -5x = -12 -9
(Solve this)

-3x = -17
Then
: -3 to get x

So -17 : -3 u get 5.67
So

x = 5.67

(I think this would be the answer, if I’m wrong, I’m really sorry)