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If BC = 6x-16 and CD = 4x + 10, then x = ?

If BC = 6x-16 and CD = 4x + 10, then x = ?-example-1

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Answer:

13

Explanation:

BC and CD are equal, so both equations will equal eachother.

6x - 16 = 4x + 10

+16 +16

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6x = 4x +26

-4x -4x

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2x = 26

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2 2

x = 13

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