# math

B is the midpoint of segment AC. AB = 5x and BC = 3x + 4. Find AB, BC and AC.

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1. 5x = 3x +4
-3x -3x
2x= 4
/2 /2
x =2
so Ab is 5 *2 which is 10 and BC is 10 and ac is 20

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