Point B is between A and C on segment AC. Use the given information to write an equation in terms of x. Solve the equations. Then find AB and BC.

AB= 3x; BC= x; AC= 20

AB= 2x-5; BC= 6x; AC= 27

AB= 4x+7; BC= 5x-8; AC= 53

Question

Point B is between A and C on segment AC. Use the given information to write an equation in terms of x. Solve the equations. Then find AB and BC.

AB= 3x; BC= x; AC= 20

AB= 2x-5; BC= 6x; AC= 27

AB= 4x+7; BC= 5x-8; AC= 53

anonymous · Answer

use it like this
AB+BC=AC
i hope now u can do it

anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much, I'll try that.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you, it worked out great and I was able to solve the problem. Thank you very much for the help! ^^