Question

can you help me with this question

Answer 1

Since B is the midpoint of AC, we can conclude:

$\begin{gathered} AC=AB+BC \\ also \\ AB=BC \\ so\colon \\ 6x+1=2x+9 \\ solve_{\text{ }}for_{\text{ }}x\colon \\ 6x-2x=9-1 \\ 4x=8 \\ x=\frac{8}{4} \\ x=2 \end{gathered}$