Question

W is the midpoint for ST. TW= 6X-7 and ST=8x+10. Solve for x to find SW and ST

Answer 1

ST = 2TW since W is the midpoint of ST. So:-

8x + 10 = 2(6x - 7)

8x + 10 = 12x - 14

24 = 4x

x = 6

Therefore SW = ST = 58 and TW = 29