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Point B is between A and C. AC = 42, BC = x + 12, and AB = x +6.
Find the value of x.

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I think the value of x is 12
Point B is between A and C. AC = 42, BC = x + 12, and AB = x +6. Find the value of-example-1
User Zdim
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Answer: X = 6

Explanation:

imagine it kind of like a time line!

AB + BC = AC

3x+1 +2x -7 = 24

5x -6 = 24

5x = 30

x = 6

hope that this helped! :))

User Maciej Dzikowicki
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