Answer:
[tex]x =10[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]AB = 12[/tex]
[tex]BC = 18[/tex]
[tex]AC = 3x[/tex]
Required
Solve for x
Since B is in between both points, then:
[tex]AC = AB + BC[/tex]
This gives
[tex]3x = 12 + 18[/tex]
[tex]3x = 30[/tex]
Divide by 3
[tex]x =10[/tex]
