SOLUTION: If AB=2(x+1),BC=3x+1, and AC=4(x+2), then find the value for x,AB,BC, and AC.

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Question 1048053: If AB=2(x+1),BC=3x+1, and AC=4(x+2), then find the value for x,AB,BC, and AC.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If AB=2(x+1),BC=3x+1, and AC=4(x+2), then find the value for x,AB,BC, and AC.
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AB + BC = AC
2x+2 + 3x+1 = 4x+8
5x+3 = 4x+8
x = 5
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AB = 2x+2 = 12
BC = 3x+1 = 16
AC = 4(x+2) = 4*7 = 28
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Cheers,
Stan H.