Question

Somebody please help me with my geometry

Answer 1

AB + BC = AC

BC = AC - AB

5x + 6 = 37 - (2 x + 3) = 37 -2 x - 3 = 34 - 2 x

7 x = 34 - 6 = 28

x = 4

BC = 5 x + 6 = 5 * 4 + 6 = 26

Check:

AB = 2 x + 3 = 2 * 4 + 3 = 11

AB + BC = 26 + 11 = 37