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BD=16 and ÁT is the perpendicular bisector of BD. Y=?
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BD=16 and ÁT is the
perpendicular bisector of BD. Y=?

BD=16 and ÁT is the perpendicular bisector of BD. Y=?-example-1
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Answer:


y= 5

Explanation:

Given


BD = 16


BC = 2y - 2


CD = y + 3

Required

Find y


BD = BC + CD

So, the expression becomes


16 = 2y - 2 + y + 3

Collect like terms


16 = 2y + y- 2 + 3


16 = 3y+1

Collect like terms


3y = 16 - 1


3y = 15

Make y the subject


y= 15/3


y= 5

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