Question

Find x if EC is a bisector

AC = 3x+6 and CD = 2x + 14
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236
CON=-8
x=20
On=-20
KID X=8
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Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

If EC is a bisector of AC and CD, then AC is equal to CD.

Given AC = 3x+6 and CD = 2x + 14, since AC = CD then;

3x+6 = 2x+14

subtract 6 from both sides

3x+6-6 = 2x+14-6

3x = 2x+8

subtract 2x from both sides

3x-2x = 2x+8-2x

x = 8

Hence the value of x is 8