Answer:
x = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Given AC = 8x + 2
DC = 3x
AD = 24
AD = AC + DC
⇒ [tex]$ 24 = 8x + 2 + 3x $[/tex]
[tex]$ \implies 24 = 11x + 2 $[/tex]
[tex]$ \implies 22 = 11x $[/tex]
Dividing by 11 throughout,
[tex]$ x = 2 $[/tex]
We get x = 2.
