Question

Solve for x if BD=4x-2 and AE=7x-1.

Triangle A C E is drawn with a midsegment. The endpoints of the midsegment are B and D. B is the midpoint of side A C. D is the midpoint of side C E. The midsegment is parallel to side A E.

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1/3

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Solve for x if BD=4x-2 and AE=7x-1.

Triangle A C E is drawn with a midsegment. The endpoints of the midsegment are B and D. B is the midpoint of side A C. D is the midpoint of side C E. The midsegment is parallel to side A E.

-1/3

0

1/3

3
@Mathematics

Answer 1

2(4x-2)=7x-1

Answer 2

4x-2=1/2 (7x-1)
x=3

Answer 3

x=3