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Find AB using the segment addition postulate. Show all work in setting up and solving your equation.

Find AB using the segment addition postulate. Show all work in setting up and solving-example-1

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Answer:

AB = 12

Explanation:

Segment addition postulate,

AC = AB + BC

24 = 2x+6+5x-3

Adding the like terms,

7x+3 = 24

Subtract 3 from both sides,

7x = 24-3

7x = 21

Divide by 7,

x = 21/7

x = 3

AB = 2x+6

AB = 2*3 + 6

AB = 6 + 6

AB = 12

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