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Use the figure to the right to find the value of PT.

PT = 6x + 7 and TQ = 8x-.7
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Use the figure to the right to find the value of PT. PT = 6x + 7 and TQ = 8x-.7 Simplify-example-1
User Wally Lawless
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Answer:

49

Explanation:

The two lengths equal each other.

6x + 7 = 8x -7 Subtract 6x from both sides

7 = 2x - 7 Add 7 to both sides

14 = 2x Divide both sides by 2

7 = x

Now that you know x, plug 7 into the first equation

6x + 7

6(7) + 7

42 + 7

49

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