SOLUTION: Find the value of x if A, B, and C are collinear points and B is between A and C. AB=x,BC=x+2,AC=14

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Question 1089987: Find the value of x if A, B, and C are collinear points and B is between A and C.
AB=x,BC=x+2,AC=14
Answer by jhunjiro(67) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given
AC=14
AB=x
BC=x+2
since colinear
AB+BC=AC
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x+x+2=14
2x+2=14
2x=12
x=6