Question

HELP FOR MEDAL AND FAN!
If AB = 2x – 5 and BC = x + 3, find x.
A.8
B.10
C.12
D.14

Answer 1

This one im lost

Answer 2

They are equal, so set the two equations equal to each other
2x - 5 = x + 3

Do you think you can solve for x now?

Answer 3

i really dont know... this is remedial math class lol..........

Answer 4

It's equilateral

Answer 5

All the sides are the same, so we set up this equation:

2x - 5 = x + 3

Answer 6

Subtract 'x' to both sides first.

Answer 7

Okay, well use opposite operations to get x isolated.
Subract x from the right side, giving you now x - 5 = 3
Now add 5 to the other side, giving you x = 8

Answer 8

2(8)-5= 8+3 ?

Answer 9

She already gave you the answer..

Answer 10

The question was asking for x, right?

Answer 11

Well, x = 8.

Answer 12

i see but im just trying to understand it and yes it was i was just makiing sure thats how i would plus it in

Answer 13

plug

Answer 14

Okay. Well, I see.

Answer 15

Hope that helped!

Answer 16

it did :)