Question

4. B is the midpoint of AC. Given AB = 2x + 7 and BC= 3x - 4; find the value of x.
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Answer 1

11

Explanation:

the distance are equal so set the equation equal to each other. There are lots of ways to solve this. Here is one way:

2x + 7 = 3x -4 Subtract 2x from both sides

7 = x -4 Add 4 to both sides

11 = x