Question

Suppose M is the midpoint of F G . Find the missing measure. F M = 3 x − 4 , M G = 5 x − 26

Answer 1

Answer: 4.5

Explanation:

FG=33

MG=7x−15

FM+MG=FG

FM=MG=FG/2

7⋅ x−15=FG/2

7⋅ x−15=33/2

14x=63

x= 63/14 =4.5

x=9/2=4.5

Answer 2

Explanation:

3x-4 = 5x-26 because m is the midpoint

-3x -3x

-4=2x-26

+26 +26

22=2x

/2 /2

11=x