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A, B, and C are collinear points C is the midpoint of AB AC = 5x - 6 CB = 2x Find AB
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A, B, and C are collinear points C is the midpoint of AB AC = 5x - 6 CB = 2x Find AB

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Answer:

AB = 8

Explanation:

Since C is the midpoint, ...

AC = CB

5x -6 = 2x

3x = 6 . . . . . . . add 6-2x

x = 2

Then the length of AB is ...

AB = 2(CB) = 2(2x) = 4(2)

AB = 8

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