Question

PLEASE HELP! B is the midpoint of AC and D is the midpoint of CE. Solve for x, given BD = 3x + 5 and AE = 4x + 20. I have the picture if needed.

Answer 1

This is easy

Answer 2

If you could help me that would be great i hate geometry

Answer 3

segment BD is exactly half of segment AE

put another way

segment AE is twice as long as segment BD

Answer 4

so

AE = 2*BD

4x + 20 = 2(3x+5)

now solve for x

Answer 5

i know i sound stupid but could you walk me through that

Answer 6

4x+20=2(3x+5)


4x+20=6x+10 ... distribute


4x=6x+10-20 ... Subtract 20 from both sides.


4x-6x=10-20 ... Subtract 6x from both sides.


-2x=10-20 ... Combine like terms on the left side


-2x=-10 ... Combine like terms on the right side


x=(-10)/(-2) ... Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=5 ... reduce

Answer 7

thank you so much!

Answer 8

np

Answer 9

could you help me with another ?

Answer 10

Wow, really....
You needed help with every single step?

Answer 11

Hero, I am way behind right now,and geometry is not my specialty,yes i needed help with the steps.