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AB=x+25, AC=26, and BC= 29 + x. Find x.​

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Answer:

  • -14

Explanation:

Given

  • AB=x + 25, AC=26, BC= 29 + x

As per segment addition postulate

  • AB + BC = AC

Substituting values

  • x + 25 + 29 + x = 26
  • 2x = -28
  • x = -14
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