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Look at the diagram and the following information to find the value of x.

Note: T is the midpoint of .

PT = 5x + 3 and TQ = 48.


A:x=9
B:x=10
C.x=10.2
D.x=8

Look at the diagram and the following information to find the value of x. Note: T-example-1
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Answer: x=9

Explanation:

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A. PT and TQ are equal since they are both bisected by T. So, set them equal to each other you get the equation:
5x+3 =48
5x=45
x=9
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