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    If AB=x+3,BC=2x and AC=4x-5, then for what value of ' x ' does B lie on AC ?
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    If AB=x+3,BC=2x and AC=4x-5, then for what value of ' x ' does B lie on AC ?

    A.

    2

    B.

    5

    C.

    8

    D.

    3

    Correct option is C

    Given:
    AB = x + 3, BC = 2x and AC = 4x - 5
    Solution:
    According to the given information,
    => AB + BC = AC
    Putting the values of the given number,
    => x + 3 + 2x = 4x - 5
    => 3x + 3 = 4x - 5
    => 4x - 3x = 3 + 5
    => x = 8

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