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Point C on line segment BD. Given BD = 5x, BC = 4x, and CD = 4,

determine the numerical length of BD.

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Answer:

The numerical length of BD is 20 units

Explanation:

Let us solve the question

∵ Point C lies on the line segment BD

→ That means C divides BD into 2 parts

∴ C divides BD into 2 parts BC and CD

BD = BC + CD

∵ BD = 5x

∵ BC = 4x

∵ CD = 4

→ Substitute them in the equation above

5x = 4x + 4

→ Subtract 4x from both sides

∵ 5x - 4x = 4x - 4x + 4

x = 4

→ Substitute the value of x in the expression of BD

∵ BD = 5x

∵ x = 4

BD = 5(4) = 20

The numerical length of BD is 20 units

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