Question

Find the value of b and YZ if Y is between X and Z.

XY= 6b, YZ= 8b, XZ= 175
Show step by step on how to solve.

Answer 1

12.5

Explanation:

XY+YZ=XZ (you can draw a line to see it)

That means 6b+8b=175

14b=175

b=175/14=12.5