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If AB=CD, CD = 9in, BC = 5x, and AD = 53 in. , find BC

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Answer:

BC = 35in.

Explanation:

AD says the entire line is 53in.

AB says it is equal to CD.

CD says it equals 9in so AB + CD = 18in.

BC says it equals 5x.

AB+BC+CD = AD

(9) + (5x) + (9) = 53

5x + 18 = 53

Subtract 18 from both sides

5x = 35

We can stop here because we know that BC = 5x and 5x = 35in.

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