Question

Please help!!! I would like an explanation along with your answer. Thanks

Answer 1

x = 12/13

BC = 140/13

Explanation:

If A is the mipoint of BC, then AB is half of BC.

AB = BC / 2

8x − 2 = (3x + 8) / 2

16x − 4 = 3x + 8

13x = 12

x = 12/13

BC = 3x + 8

BC = 3 (12/13) + 8

BC = 36/13 + 104/13

BC = 140/13