Hello @jim_thompson5910. I just wanted to get your opinion on if I am correct or not, because these are my corrections. The answers were 2, 3, 7, & 8. But I got 2. The question is below

Question

anonymous · Answer

If AD = 3x + 5, AB = 7x – 3, and BC = 8x – 10, what is the value of x?

anonymous · Answer

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

hopefully you started off with AD = BC ?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, I did. But I'm not feeling good about my answer at all

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

whats your next step?

anonymous · Answer

3x + 5 = 7x - 3 
-4x= -8 
x=2
that's what i basically did altogether. the first time i had done this 
7x-3=8x-10 
-x=-7 
x=7 
but i did that for AB & BC so of course it was wrong, just not really understanding

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

it should be AD = BC

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

AD = BC

3x + 5 = 8x – 10

x = ???

anonymous · Answer

That's 3, right?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

good

anonymous · Answer

So then I was completely wrong lol. I'm so glad I asked you. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it, you have no idea.

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

you're welcome