SOLUTION: if line L bisects segment AB at point m, and if AM=4x and MB=5x-4, find AB

SOLUTION: if line L bisects segment AB at point m, and if AM=4x and MB=5x-4, find AB

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Question 1204142: if line L bisects segment AB at point m, and if AM=4x and MB=5x-4, find AB
Answer by ikleyn(52832) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    4x = 5x - 4

    0  =  x - 4

    x = 4

    AB = AM + MB = = 2 * AM = 2 * (4*4) = 2 * 16 = 32.    ANSWER

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