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The midpoint between x and 27 is -3 find x

User AJFarkas
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User Henrik Gering
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Answer:


x=-33

Explanation:

we know that

The formula of midpoint between two points is equal to


M=(1)/(2)(x1+x2)

In this problem we have


M=-3


x1=x


x2=27

substitute the values and solve for x


-3=(1)/(2)(x+27)


-6=(x+27)


x=-6-27=-33

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