In $\Delta ABC, m\angle B = 90^{\circ}$ and $\overline{BM}$ is an altitude to the hypotenuse $\overline{AC}$. If $AM = x - 1$,$BM = x + 1$,and $CM = x + 4$,find the value of $x$.

  • A
    $15$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $25$
  • D
    $5$

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