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Help!!!!! Pleaseee I don’t understand-example-1

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Answer:

  • Question 22: x = 3
  • Question 23: AB = 10
  • Question 24: BD = 14
  • Question 25: CE = 17

Concept:

Here, we need to know the idea of the segment addition postulate.

The Segment Addition Postulate states that given 2 points A and C, a third point B lies on the line segment AC if and only if the distances between the points satisfy the equation AB + BC = AC.

If you are still confused, you may tell me or refer to the attachment below for a graphical explanation.

Solve:

Question 22. If AC = 16, what is x?

Given information

AC = 16

AB = x + 7

BC = 2x

Given expression deducted from the segment addition postulate

AB + BC = AC

Substitute values into the expression

x + 7 + 2x = 16

Combine like terms

x + 2x + 7 = 16

3x + 7 = 16

Subtract 7 on both sides

3x + 7 - 7 = 16 - 7

3x = 9

Divide 3 on both sides

3x / 3 = 9 / 3


\boxed {x=3}

Question 23. What is AB?

Given information

x = 3

Given expression deducted from the segment addition postulate

AB = x + 7

Substitute values into the expression

AB = (3) + 7


\boxed {AB=10}

Question 24. What is BD?

Given information

BC = 2x

CD = 3x - 1

x = 3

Given expression deducted from the segment addition postulate

BD = BC + CD

Substitute values into the expression

BD = 2x + 3x - 1

BD = 2(3) + 3(3) - 1

BD = 6 + 9 - 1

BD = 15 - 1


\boxed {BD=14}

Question 25. What is CE?

Given information

CD = 3x - 1

DE = 2x + 3

x = 3

Given expression deducted from the segment addition postulate

CE = CD + DE

Substitute values into the expression

CE = 3x - 1 + 2x + 3

CE = 3(3) - 1 + 2(3) + 3

CE = 9 - 1 + 6 + 3

CE = 8 + 6 + 3

CE = 14 + 3


\boxed {CE=17}

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