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Course: Algebra basics > Unit 8

Lesson 1: Equations & geometry
Math
Algebra basics
Equations and geometry
Equations & geometry
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Equation practice with segment addition

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Problem

If:
AC=53,
BC=2x+5, and
AB=4x+6,
Find BC.
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/4
  • a mixed number, like 1 3/4
  • an exact decimal, like 0.75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12 pi or 2/3 pi