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Z is the midpoint of segment RT. Find the value for x and the measure of line segments RZ, and RT.
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Z is the midpoint of segment RT. Find the value for x and the measure of line segments RZ, and RT.

Z is the midpoint of segment RT. Find the value for x and the measure of line segments-example-1
User Spandan
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Since is the midpoint the two segments created are equal.

8x - 10 = 150
8x = 160
x = 20

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User ScottyG
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RZ = ZT
8x-10 = 150
8x = 160
x = 160/8
x = 20

RT = RZ + ZT
= 8x-10 + 150
= 8*20-10 + 150
= 150 + 150
= 300
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