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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can someone point me in the right direction on how to set this up? Thinking ab=bc and then solve for x?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes those tick marks mean that the sides are congruent

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so AB = BC ----> x+5 = 3x-1, solve for x then use this value of x to compute BC = 3x-1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I thought I was right on setting it up - its been so long since I had geometry Thank you!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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