Question

If mBC= 24 ft, mAC = 2x+1, and the mBA=7x-4, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

x=3

Explanation:

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Answer 2

`x = 3`

Explanation:

`BC = 24`

`AC = 2x + 1`

`BA = 7x - 4`

Required

Find x

The given parameters shows that A is a point on BC;

So:

`BC = BA + AC`

Substitute values for BC, BA, AC

`24 = 7x - 4 + 2x + 1`

Collect Like Terms

`24 + 4 - 1 = 7x + 2x`

`27 = 9x`

Solve for x

`x = 27/9`

`x = 3`