mholt2650 mholt2650
  • 01-04-2019
  • Mathematics
contestada

B is the midpoint of AC if AB equals X +5 and BC equals 2X -11 find the measure of AB

Respuesta :

sqdancefan
sqdancefan sqdancefan
  • 01-04-2019

Answer:

  AB = 21

Step-by-step explanation:

The midpoint divides the segment into two congruent parts, so you have ...

  AB = BC

  x +5 = 2x -11 . . . substitute the given expressions for AB and BC

  16 = x . . . . . . . . add 11-x

Then the measure of AB is ...

  AB = x +5 = 16 +5 = 21

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

how do I find out is 28% of 70?
convert 1,000,000 to scientific notation
In 2006, the population of a country was 50.3 million people. From 2006-2050, the country's population is expected to decrease by 6.5%. Find the expected popula
how could you test whether 7 is a factor of 291
a pack of 12-8 ounce bottles of water costs $3.36.What is the unit cost per ounce of bottled water?$0.03 per ounce$0.04 per ounce$0.28 per bottle$0.42 per bottl
As a clinical chemist in charge of the testing of blood samples. You are required to mix a solution of sodium chloride with water in the ratio of 2:5. =2:52/7 o
~ Solving Literal Equations ~ Solve for y 4x + 2y = 14
I don't understand 6k-6k+8-12k
what is 7.75 in word form?
one maid can clean the house 3 times faster than another, working together they can clean entire house in 3 hours how long would it take the faster maid cleanin