Question

RQ= x+1 QP=7 RP=2x+8 solve for RP

Answer 1

RP = 8

Explanation:

RQ + QP = RP (segment addition theorem)

(x + 1) + 7 = 2x + 8 (substitution)

Add like terms

x + 8 = 2x + 8

8 - 8 = 2x - x

0 = x

x = 0

✔️RP = (x + 1) + 7

Plug in the value of x

RP = (0 + 1) + 7

RP = 1 + 7

RP = 8