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  • 03-07-2019
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find the value of x if A, B and C are collinear points and B is between A and C. AB= 6x, BC= x-5, AC= 23

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  • 03-07-2019

Answer:

x=4

Step-by-step explanation:

AB + BC = AC

AB= 6x, BC= x-5, AC= 23

Substituting what we know

6x + x-5 = 23

Combine like terms

7x -5 = 23

Add 5 to each side

7x-5+5 =23+5

7x = 28

Divide each side by 7

7x/7 = 28/7

x=4

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