SOLUTION: Hi, I need help. I hope you'll answer this: (Midpoint Postulate) Given: B is the midpoint of line AC. Find x, AB, BC, and AC. 1. AB = 4x, AC = 28 + x I need the answer no

Question 625075: Hi, I need help. I hope you'll answer this: (Midpoint Postulate)
Given: B is the midpoint of line AC. Find x, AB, BC, and AC.
1. AB = 4x, AC = 28 + x
I need the answer now, please. :-(
Thank you in advance!
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given: B is the midpoint of line AC. Find x, AB, BC, and AC.
1. AB = 4x, AC = 28 + x
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AB = 1/2 of AC
2*4x = 28 + x
8x = x + 28
7x = 28
x = 4
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AB = 16
AC = 32
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BC = 16
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