Math, asked by hemanthth82, 9 months ago

If AB = x + 3, BC = 2x and AC = 4x – 5, then for what value of ‘x’, B lies on AC?

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Answered by AshleshaDebasmita

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Answer:

x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

If B lies on AC

So, AB + BC = AC

x + 3 + 2x = 4x - 5

3x + 3 = 4x - 5

3x - 4x = - 5 - 3

- x = - 8

x = 8

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