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  • 24-01-2017
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B is the midpoint of AC. What is the value of x? AB is 3x-5 and BC is 4x-10

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bcalle
bcalle bcalle
  • 24-01-2017
midpoint means each piece is equal to the other.
4x - 10 = 3x - 5
x - 10 = -5
x = 5
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jdoe0001 jdoe0001
  • 24-01-2017
notice the picture included here

B is the Midpoint, is the Middle way of AC
meaning, it cuts AC in two "equal segments"
namely, AB = BC

thus
3x-5  =  4x -10    <---- solve for "x"
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