Point b is between A and C.AB=2x+1 and BC 3x. If the measures of AC is 41 what is the value of x

Nacho Coloma asked Mar 16, 2022

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Nacho Coloma asked Mar 16, 2022

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

Since B is between AC , then

AB + BC = AC , that is

2x + 1 + 3x = 41

5x + 1 = 41 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

5x = 40 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 8

Raja Jawahar answered Mar 20, 2022

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