In $\Delta ABC$,$m \angle B = 90^\circ$ and $\overline{BM}$ is an altitude to the hypotenuse $AC$. If $BC = 2x + 2$,$CM = x + 1$,and $AC = 5x$,find the value of $x$.

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $30$

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