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  • 12-09-2020
  • Mathematics
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A is the midpoint of BC.
BA = 3x+8
AC=23.
solve for x

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Cytokine
Cytokine Cytokine
  • 12-09-2020

Since A is the midpoint of BC, we can assume BA and AC are equal to each other.

We also know that BC = BA + AC = 23 + 23 = 46

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marzanmmahee marzanmmahee
  • 12-09-2020
Since A is the midpoint of BC, A divides BA and AC equally.
Therefore, BA=AC.
Since BA=AC,
3x+8=23
Or, 3x= 23-8
Or, 3x= 15
Or, x=15/3
Therefore, x=5.
Ans: x=5.
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