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Points A, B, and C are collinear. Point B is between A and C. Solve for x

AB= 3x, BC= 2x - 2 , and AC= 18. Find x.

User ShAkur
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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

You set the equation up like this

3x+2x-2=18

5x-2=18

5x=20

x=4

User ZachRabbit
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