Question

7

1 point
Point B is between A and C on segment AC.
Use the given information to write an equation
in terms of x. Solve the equation. Then find AB
and BC.
Given:
AB = 3x
BC = X
AC = 20
X= type your answer...
type your answer...
type your answer...
; AB=
; BC=
--DO
why is this so hard

Answer 1

x=5
AB = 15
BC = 5
Work Shown:
AB + BC = AC
3X + x = 20
4x = 20
x = 20/4
x= 5 is one of the answers
AB= 3x = 3*5 = 15 is another answer
BC = 5 is the third answer (since BC = x)
Check:
AB+BC = 15+5 = 20 = AC
The answers have been confirmed.

Answer 2

Answers:

• x = 5
• AB = 15
• BC = 5

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Work Shown:

AB + BC = AC

3x + x = 20

4x = 20

x = 20/4

x = 5 is one of the answers

AB = 3x = 3*5 = 15 is another answer

BC = 5 is the third answer (since BC = x)

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Check:

AB+BC = 15+5 = 20 = AC

The answers have been confirmed.

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