Answer:
x = 27
Explanation:
Based on the angle bisector theorem, we would have the following:
(x + 8)/10 = (2x - 5)/14
Cross multiply
14(x + 8) = 10(2x - 5)
14x + 112 = 20x - 50
Collect like terms
14x - 20x = -112 - 50
-6x = -162
Divide both sides by -6
-6x/-6 = -162/-6
x = 27