Point V lies between points U and W on . If UW = 9x – 9, what is UW in units? 5 units 6 units 30 units 36 units

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Point V lies between points U and W on .

If UW = 9x – 9, what is UW in units?

5 units
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36 units

Point V lies between points U and W on . If UW = 9x – 9, what is UW in units? 5 units-example-1

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Answer:

$\boxed{5}$

Explanation:

$\begin{array}{rcl}UW & = & UV + VW\\9x - 9 & = & 2x - 4 + 4x + 10\\9x - 9 & = & 6x + 6\\3x - 9 & = & 6\\3x & = & 15\\x & = & \mathbf{5}\\\end{array}\\UW = \boxed{\mathbf{5}}$

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