Question

if AB=x+3,BC=2x and AC=4x-5, then for what value of x ,B lies on AC

Answer 1

Heya User,

--> If 'B' lies on AC , AB + BC = AC

=> ( x + 3 ) + 2x = 4x - 5
=> 3x + 3 = 4x - 5
=> x = 8 

Therefore, for x = 8, 'B' lies on AC √√