Answer:
x=-1
Step-by-step explanation:
Hello there!
The information we are given:
We are told that the distance from point a to c is x + 10
We are told that the distance from a to b is 5
we are also told that the distance from b to c is 2x+6
Because from point A to B and B to C is inside the total of A to C we can add the two together and create a equation to solve for x
so the sum of the two parts 5 + 2x + 6
*combine like terms*
11 + 2x
is equal to the total distance (x+10)
now we solve for x
11 + 2x = x + 10
step 1 subtract x from each side by
2x - x = x
x -x cancels out
now we have 11 + x = 10
step 2 subtract 11 from each side
11-11 cancels out
10 - 11 = -1
we're left with x = -1
Now lets plug in x and see if A to C is equal to A to B + B to C
(-1) + 10 = 5 + 2(-1) + 6
10 - 1= 9
2*-1=-2
6-2=4
4+5=9
9=9
which is true so we can conclude that x = -1
