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BD = 5, CX = 3, CD = 5

what does BC equal

BD = 5, CX = 3, CD = 5 what does BC equal-example-1
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Answer:

BC = 6

Explanation:

since BD = CD then Δ BCD is isosceles.

the line a through D is a perpendicular bisector of BC, then

BX = CX = 3 , so

BC = BX + CX = 3 + 3 = 6

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