SOLUTION: Find the value of x and BC if B is between the C and D. CB=4x-9, BD=3x+5, CD=17

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Question 344347: Find the value of x and BC if B is between the C and D.
CB=4x-9, BD=3x+5, CD=17
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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CB%2BBD=CD
4x-9%2B3x%2B5=17
7x-4=17
Solve for x
Then use x to solve for BC=CB.