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If mBC= 24 ft, mAC = 2x+1, and the mBA=7x-4, what is the value of x?

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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

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User Don Johe
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Answer:


x = 3

Explanation:


BC = 24


AC = 2x + 1


BA = 7x - 4

Required

Find x

The given parameters shows that A is a point on BC;

So:


BC = BA + AC

Substitute values for BC, BA, AC


24 = 7x - 4 + 2x + 1

Collect Like Terms


24 + 4 - 1 = 7x + 2x


27 = 9x

Solve for x


x = 27/9


x = 3

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