In rhombus ABCD, AB = 2x -2 and BC = x + 8. Find BC.?

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2007-01-16 01:08:47 · 5 answers · asked by forgotten_65 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

We know that all the sides of a rhombus are equal
Therefore by the problem,
2x-2=x+8
=> 2x-x=8+2
=>x=10
So,BC=x+8=10+8=18 units

2007-01-16 01:24:27 · answer #1 · answered by alpha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

all sides of a rhombus are =
therefore, 2x-2= x + 8
x= 10

BC= x+8 = 18 units

2007-01-16 09:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by absentmindednik 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

2x-2=x+8
=x=10
bc=18

2007-01-16 09:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by SAI S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Nikita is right. x=10

2007-01-16 09:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by onlinestrollers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

This is easy. Can't you do your own homework?

2007-01-16 09:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by sapphire_velvet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋