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Can Someone Help need this ASAP

Can Someone Help need this ASAP-example-1

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Answer:

The answer is 47

Explanation:

x is equal to 11

5x - 8 = 47

5 x 11 -8 = 47

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Answer:

47

Explanation:

(2x + 3) + (5x - 8) = 72

2x + 3 + 5x - 8 = 72

(2 + 5)x + (3 - 8) = 72

7x - 5 = 72

7x = 72 + 5 = 77

x = 77/7 = 11

BC = 5x - 8 = 5 (11) - 8 = 55 - 8 = 47

To check solution: AB = 2x + 3 = 25, and AB + BC = AC = 72, so 25 + 47 = 72 verifies answer

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