Question

Let C be between D and E . Use the segment Addition Postulate to solve for x.

DC=14
CE=x
DE=32

Answer 1

`x = 18`

Explanation:

Given

`DC=14`

`CE=x`

`DE=32`

Required

Find x

Because C is between D and E;

`DE = DC + CE`

Substitute values for each;

`32 = 14 + x`

Collect Like Terms

`x = 32 - 14`

`x = 18`