Question

1. In △NBA, BO is a median. If NO=x+3 and OA=2x-9, what is the value of x?

2.In △MTV, TPis an angle bisector. If m∠MTP=12 and m∠MTV=3x-3, find the value of x.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1 . In the given triangle ΔNBA BO is a median.
By applying the property of median it divides the opposite side into two equal parts.
Therefore,
NO = OA ...(a)
We have,
NO = x+3 and OA = 2x-9

from (a)
NO = OA
x+3 = 2x-9
∴ 3+9 = 2x-x
∴ x = 12
∴ The Value of x is 12.

Que 2 - In ΔMTV
Given - TP is an angle bisector
m∠MTP = 12 , m∠MTV = 3x - 3.
Ans - TP is an angle bisector which means it divides the angle into two equal parts. (By angle bisector theorem)
∴ m∠MTP = m∠VTP ..... (a)
m∠MTV = m∠MTP + m∠VTP
∴m∠MTV = 2(m∠MTP)
∴3x-3 = 2(12)
∴3x-3 = 24
∴3x = 24 + 3
∴3x = 27
∴ x = 27/3
∴ x = 9
∴ The Value of x is 9.