Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
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![**What is BD?**
[An image of a geometric diagram is displayed here.]
In the diagram, we have the following:
- Points \( A \), \( B \), \( C \), and \( D \).
- Line segments \( AB \), \( AC \), \( AD \), and \( BD \).
- \( \angle BAC \) is shown.
- \( AB \) is 12 units long.
- \( AD \) is 27 units long.
- The segment \( BD \) spans from point \( B \) to point \( D \).
Line segment \( BC \) has a length of \( x \) units.
Line segment \( CD \) has a length of \( x + 5 \) units.
### Objective:
Determine the length of the line segment \( BD \).
### Calculation:
*Using principles of geometry and algebra, compute \( BD \)*
\[ BD = \underline{ \quad \quad \quad} \]
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Transcribed Image Text:**What is BD?**
[An image of a geometric diagram is displayed here.]
In the diagram, we have the following:
- Points \( A \), \( B \), \( C \), and \( D \).
- Line segments \( AB \), \( AC \), \( AD \), and \( BD \).
- \( \angle BAC \) is shown.
- \( AB \) is 12 units long.
- \( AD \) is 27 units long.
- The segment \( BD \) spans from point \( B \) to point \( D \).
Line segment \( BC \) has a length of \( x \) units.
Line segment \( CD \) has a length of \( x + 5 \) units.
### Objective:
Determine the length of the line segment \( BD \).
### Calculation:
*Using principles of geometry and algebra, compute \( BD \)*
\[ BD = \underline{ \quad \quad \quad} \]
This content is part of a mathematics problem-solving section designed to enhance geometric understanding and algebraic application.
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