Points A, B , and C are collinear. Point B is between A and C . Solve for x given the following. AC=22 AB=x+10 BC=x+14
Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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The points A, B and C are collinear meaning they all lie on a line.
Then,
AB + BC = AC
Substituting values, we get
x + 10 + x + 14 = 22,
that is,
2x + 24 = 22
subtracting 24 from both sides
2x = - 2
dividing both sides by 2
x = - 1