A is the midpoint of line segment RP. If RA = 3x + 5 and AP = 5x - 25. find RP. (hint: draw apicture)

Sharkfin asked May 12, 2023

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Sharkfin asked May 12, 2023

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Let's first draw the line to better visualize the problem:

In order to determine the length of RP, we need to add the length of RA and AP.

$\begin{gathered} RP=RA+AP \\ RP=3x+5+5x-25 \\ RP=8x-20 \end{gathered}$

The length of RP is 8x-20.

PBulls answered May 17, 2023

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