Question

8. If BD=BC, BD = 5x -26, BC = 2r + 1, and AC = 43, find AB.

Answer 1

Answer:

24

Step-by-step explanation:

BD=DC

5x-26=2x+1

5x-2x=1+26

3x=27

x=9

BC=2x+1

=2*9+1

BC =19

so AB=AC-BC

AB=43-19

AB=24