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If AC=5x-2 and BD=3x+8, then find the value of X

If AC=5x-2 and BD=3x+8, then find the value of X-example-1
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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

AC=BD

5x-2=3x+8

5x-2-8=3x+8-8

5x-10=3x

5x-3x-10=3x-3x

2x-10=0

2x=10

x=5

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