B is a point between A and C. AB is to BC is 17 is to 3 .if AC =40 how much is AB and BC ?
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AB + BC = AC
2x + 5 + 3x - 10 = 25
5x - 5 = 25
5x = 30
x = 6
AB = 2(6) + 5
AB = 12 + 5
AB = 17
2x + 5 + 3x - 10 = 25
5x - 5 = 25
5x = 30
x = 6
AB = 2(6) + 5
AB = 12 + 5
AB = 17
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