Question

point S lies an AB. If AB=34 units, AS=5+2x units, and SB=x+2 units, what is the length of AS in units?

Answer 1

5+2x+x+2=34

7+3x=34

7-7+3x=34-7

3x=27

3x/3=27/3

x=9

5+2x=AS

5+(2*9)=AS

5+18=AS

23=AS

23 units

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