Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
5x - 8 = 16 -3x
8x - 8 = 16
8x = 24
x = 3
AC= 5(3) - 8 = 15 - 8 = 7
CD= 16 - 3(3) = 16 -9 = 7
7 + 7 = 14 = AD