Question

Would you please help me on this question?

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

Given that the measure of segment BC must equal the addition of the measure of segment BA plus the measure of segment AC, we can write this in equation form:

BC = BA + AC

then we replace them with the measure information they provide:

12 x + 4 = 7 x - 4 + 8 x + 2

and we solve for x in the equation:

12 x + 4 = 15 x - 2

subtract 12 x from both sides:

4 = 15 x - 12 x - 2

4 = 3 x - 2

add 2 on both sides

4 + 2 = 3 x

6 = 3 x

x = 6/3

x = 2