Point M is the midpoint of segment AB. If AM = 50 – 3x and MB = –20 + 4x, find the value of AM AM = -10 AM = 10 AM = -20 AM = 20

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Sylph · Answer 1 · 2019-06-25T16:58:17+0000

Point M is the midpoint of segment AB

AM = MB

50 - 3x = –20 + 4x

7x = 70

x = 10

AM = 50 - 3(10)

AM = 50 - 30

AM = 20

Answer

AM = 20