Answer:
BD = 4
Explanation:
∆BAD is congruent to ∆CAD based on the AAS Congruence Theorem.
Therefore:
BD = CD
3x + 1 = 5x - 1 (substitution)
Collect like terms
3x - 5x = -1 - 1
-2x = -2
Divide both sides by -2
x = -2/-2
x = 1
✔️BD = 3x + 1
Plug in the value of x
BD = 3(1) + 1
BD = 3 + 1
BD = 4