Applying the segment addition postulate:
x = 2.75
AB = 6x = 6(2.75) = 16.5 units
BC = 8x + 1/4 = 8(2.75) + 1/4 = 22.25 units.
Based on the segment addition postulate, since B lies between points A and C on a line segment, then:
AB + BC = AC
AC = 38 3/4
AB = 6x
BC = 8x + 1/4
Substitute
6x + 8x + 1/4 = 38 3/4 [segment addition postulate]
14x + 1/4 = 155/4
14x = 155/4 - 1/4
14x = (155 - 1)/4
14x = 154/4
14x × 4 = 154
56x = 154
x = 154/56
x = 2.75
AB = 6x = 6(2.75) = 16.5 units
BC = 8x + 1/4 = 8(2.75) + 1/4 = 22.25 units.
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