Question

Segments RS and MN are congruent. If RS = X+10 and MN = 2X + 4, find x

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

RS and MN are congruent, so their measures are the same, so

x + 10 = 2x + 4, collect like terms, get

10 - 4 = 2x - x or

6 = x