SOLUTION: Points A,B and C are collinear , where B falls between A &C. It is given that AB=5x+2,AC=12x+7 and BC=26. What is the value of x

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Question 1055651: Points A,B and C are collinear , where B falls between A &C. It is given that AB=5x+2,AC=12x+7 and BC=26. What is the value of x
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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AB + BC = AC
(5x+2) + (26) = 12x +7
28 - 7 = 7x
21 = 7x
x = 3