M is the midpoint of AB and AM-5(3x + 2) and M8-6(8x-4). Find x and AB. Round your answers to two decimal places if necessary.

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M is the midpoint of AB and AM-5(3x + 2) and M8-6(8x-4).
Find x and AB. Round your answers to two decimal places if necessary.
Transcribed Image Text:M is the midpoint of AB and AM-5(3x + 2) and M8-6(8x-4). Find x and AB. Round your answers to two decimal places if necessary.
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Given M is the midpoint of the straight line AB and AM = 5(3x + 2) and MB = 6(8x - 4).

To find x and the value of AB.

Midpoint divides a straight line into two equal halves that is the distance from the midpoint to both the end points are equal.

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