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If AB = 3x + 5, BC = 2x + 8, and AC = 88, what is the value of x?

If AB = 3x + 5, BC = 2x + 8, and AC = 88, what is the value of x?
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Daveandemily17
Daveandemily17
5,0(91 marks)

x = 15

Step-by-step explanation:

AB + BC = AB

3x+5  + 2x+8 = 88

Combine like terms

5x +13 = 88

Subtract 13 from each side

5x+13-13 = 88-13

5x = 75

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = 75/5

x = 15

codycollier
codycollier
4,4(80 marks)

omg

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