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Point T is the midpoint. If PT=5x+3 and TQ=7s-9, then what are the values of PT and TQ?

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User Owe
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Answer:

PT = 33

TQ = 33

Explanation:

5x + 3 7x - 9

P-----------------T-------------------Q

  • PT = TQ
  • 5x + 3 = 7x - 9
  • 3 + 9 = 7x - 5x
  • 12 = 2x
  • x = 12 / 2
  • x = 6

solve for PT:

  • 5x + 3
  • 5(6) + 3
  • 33

solve for TQ:

  • 7x - 9
  • 7(6) - 9
  • 33
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