3. A, B, and C are collinear, with B between A and C. If AB =4x+9, BC = 5x+2, and AC= 56 , then find the length of AB. A) 5 B) 29 C) 28 D) 27

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3. A, B, and C are collinear, with B between A and C. If AB =4x+9, BC = 5x+2, and AC= 56 , then find
the length of AB.
A) 5
B) 29
C) 28
D) 27
Transcribed Image Text:3. A, B, and C are collinear, with B between A and C. If AB =4x+9, BC = 5x+2, and AC= 56 , then find the length of AB. A) 5 B) 29 C) 28 D) 27
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