SOLUTION: Find the value of x and BC if B is between C and D, CB=2x, BD=4x, and CD=36.

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Question 836966: Find the value of x and BC if B is between C and D, CB=2x, BD=4x, and CD=36.
Answer by dfrazzetto(283) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming these are line segments:
CB = 2x; BD = 4x
CB + BD = CD
2x + 4x = 36
6x = 36
x = 6
BC = CB = 2x = 12
CHECK:
CB + BD = CD
2(6) = 4(6) = 36
36=36