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Question 2 of 25Aman (M) is standing halfway between a tree (1) and a lamppost (1). What is the value of x?(10x + 5) mM(5x + 105) mAssesUnit 1

Question 2 of 25Aman (M) is standing halfway between a tree (1) and a lamppost (1). What-example-1
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Since the man (M) is standing halfway between T and L, it means that:

TM = ML

Since :

TM = (10x+5)m

ML = (5x+105)m

(10x+5)m = (5x+105)m

10x+5 = 5x+105

Solving for x:

10x-5x = 105-5

5x=100

x=100/5

x = 20

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