Question

If TU = x + 3, UV =18, and TV= 3x-17 what is TU

Answer 1

Explanation:

We can start by using the fact that TV = TU + UV. Substituting the given values, we have:

TV = TU + UV

(3x - 17) = (x + 3) + 18

Simplifying and solving for x:

3x - 17 = x + 21

2x = 38

x = 19

Now that we have the value of x, we can find TU using the given equation:

TU = x + 3

TU = 19 + 3

TU = 22

Therefore, TU = 22 units.

Answer 2

TU = 22

Explanation:

`3x -17 =x+3+18\\3x-17=x+21\\3x=x+21+17\\3x=x+38\\3x-x=38\\2x=38\\x=(38)/(2)\\ x=19\\`

TU=x+3

TU=19+3

TU=22