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AE=40,AB=x,BC=x+3,CD=2x,DE=x−6 Evaluate AB.
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AE=40,AB=x,BC=x+3,CD=2x,DE=x−6
Evaluate AB.

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Answer:

16.2

Explanation:

By the Segment Addition Postulate,

AB+BC+CD+DE=AE

x+(x+4)+(2x+1)+(x−6)=80

5x−1=80

5x−1+1=80+1

5x=81

5x÷5=81÷5

x=16.2

AB=x=16.2

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