Question

if AE = 8x-3 and EC = 6x + 7 then AC = ?

Answer 1

AC = 14x + 4

Solution:

Given data:

AE = 8x – 3

EC = 6x + 7

To find the length of AC:

AC = AE + EC

     = (8x – 3) + (6x + 7)

     = 8x – 3 + 6x + 7

Arrange like terms together.

     = 8x + 6x – 3 + 7

     = 14x + 4

AC = 14x + 4

Hence the length of AC is 14x + 4.