SOLUTION: Solve for x given BD = 5/2x+4 and AE = 6x+4. Assume B is the midpoint of AC and D is the midpoint of CE.

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Question 938019: Solve for x given BD = 5/2x+4 and AE = 6x+4. Assume B is the midpoint of AC and D is the midpoint of CE.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A B C D E
AB + DE = AE - BD = 6x+4 - (5/2)x + 4 = (7/2)x
IF AB = DE = (7/4)x
Then: AE = 7x = 6x + 4, x = 4
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