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Ac=20 bc=2x+12 ab=2x+8find x

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Answer:

x = 0

Explanation:

AB + BC = AC

therefore

2x+8 + 2x+ 12 = 20

combine like terms

4x+ 20 = 20

Subtraction property of equality

4x + 20 - 20 = 20 - 20

4x = 0

Division property of equality

4x/4 = 0/4

x=0

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20 + 2x + 12 + 2x + 8
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