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Using the segment addition postulate, find the value of x.

AB = 3x + 8
BC = 4x + 6
AC = 28
1) 2
2) 7
3) 28
4) 14

User MelloG
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Answer:

the answer is #1) 2

Explanation:

User HappyPy
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Answer:

its 2

Explanation:

According to segment addition prostulate,

AB+BC=AC

or,3x+8+4x+6=28

or, 7x+14=28

or 7x=28-14

or, 7x=14

or,x=14÷7

or,x=2

Therefore, the value of x is 2.

User Zafer Celaloglu
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