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If UW=6x-35, UV=19, VW=4x-20 , what is UW

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Answer:

7

Explanation:

User Cronner
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Since V is a point on the line UW, therefore:
the length of UV + the length of VW = the length of UW
19 + 4x - 20 = 6x - 35
19 - 20 + 35 = 6x - 4x
34 = 2x
x = 34/2 = 17

Based on this:
UW = 6x - 35 = 6(17) - 35 = 67 cm
UV = 19 cm
VW = 4x - 20 = 4(17) - 20 = 48 cm
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