Question

If p is the midpoint of line xy, xp=11-6b and py=6-b, find xp

Answer 1

Since p is the midpoint then xp and pay must equal each other
So, 11-6b=6-b
Solve for b
11-6b=6-b
-6 -6
5-6b=-b
+6b +6b
5=5b
b=1

xp=11-6(1)
xp=5