SOLUTION: If BC=2x-3 and AC=2x+10, find the length of segment AB.

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Question 775575: If BC=2x-3 and AC=2x+10, find the length of segment AB.
Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) About Me  (Show Source):
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Subtract BC from AC

2x + 10 - (2x - 3) {subtracted BC from AC)
= 2x + 10 - 2x + 3 {removed parentheses, distributing negative sign}
= 13 {combined like terms}

AB = 13

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