Math Problem Statement

Point B is on line segment AC. Given AB = 2x + 10, BC = x, and AC = 5x, determine the numerical length of AC.

Solution

We are given the following information from the problem:

  • AB=2x+10AB = 2x + 10
  • BC=xBC = x
  • AC=5xAC = 5x

Since BB is a point on the line segment ACAC, the sum of the segments ABAB and BCBC must be equal to ACAC. Therefore, we can set up the equation:

AB+BC=ACAB + BC = AC

Substitute the given values into the equation:

(2x+10)+x=5x(2x + 10) + x = 5x

Now, solve for xx:

2x+x+10=5x2x + x + 10 = 5x 3x+10=5x3x + 10 = 5x 10=5x3x10 = 5x - 3x 10=2x10 = 2x x=5x = 5

Now that we know x=5x = 5, we can determine the length of ACAC by substituting xx back into the expression for ACAC:

AC=5x=5(5)=25AC = 5x = 5(5) = 25

Therefore, the numerical length of ACAC is 2525.

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Here are some related questions you might explore:

  1. What is the value of segment ABAB?
  2. How do you calculate the length of segment BCBC?
  3. If AB+BC=ACAB + BC = AC, what happens if BB is not between AA and CC?
  4. Can you solve for xx if a different equation for ACAC was given, like AC=4xAC = 4x?
  5. How do you verify the solution by plugging back into the original equation?

Tip: Always recheck your solution by substituting values back into the original equation to avoid mistakes!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Segment Addition
Equation Solving

Formulas

AB + BC = AC

Theorems

Segment Addition Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10