What is the length of BC if AC is x+9. And AB is 2x-8

Cortiz asked Oct 18, 2023

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Cortiz asked Oct 18, 2023

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Answer:

BC = 17 - x

Explanation:

Let AC be the line segment and B be some point on it,

AB + BC = AC

( 2x - 8 ) + BC = x + 9 ...............(1)

BC = x + 9 - ( 2x - 8 )
BC = 17 - x

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