8. If BD=BC, BD = 5x -26, BC = 2r + 1, and AC = 43, find AB.

Answer:
24
Step-by-step explanation:
BD=DC
5x-26=2x+1
5x-2x=1+26
3x=27
x=9
BC=2x+1
=2*9+1
BC =19
so AB=AC-BC
AB=43-19
AB=24