Question

If AB=2x-5 and BC=x+1, then find the value of x.

Triangle A B C is drawn with altitude B D which bisects side A C. Side A B is labeled 2 x minus 5. Side B C is labeled x plus 1. Segment A D is marked as being congruent to segment D C.

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7 If AB=2x-5 and BC=x+1, then find the value of x.

Triangle A B C is drawn with altitude B D which bisects side A C. Side A B is labeled 2 x minus 5. Side B C is labeled x plus 1. Segment A D is marked as being congruent to segment D C.

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7 @Mathematics

Answer 1

6 ?

Answer 2

yes x =6

Answer 3

(x+1) = (2x-5)

Answer 4

yea, because the 2 sides are congruent

Answer 5

An isosceles triangle