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3. A, B, and C are collinear, with B between A and C. If AB =4x+9, BC = 5x+2, and AC= 56 , then find the length of AB. A) 5 B) 29 C) 28 D) 27

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 25CR: Given: ABC is isosceles with base AB AB=y+7BC=3y+5AC=9y Find: Whether ABC is also equilateral...

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3. A, B, and C are collinear, with B between A and C. If AB =4x+9, BC = 5x+2, and AC= 56 , then find
the length of AB.
A) 5
B) 29
C) 28
D) 27

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