Question

Point W is on line segment V X. Given V X = 18 and V W = 14, determine thelength WX

Answer 1

VX= 18

VW= 14

WX = ?

Since W is on line segment VX, W V and X are collinear, such as:

VX = VW+ WX

18 = 14 + WX

Solve for WX

18-14 = WX

4 = WX