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Point M is the midpoint of segment AB. If AM = 50 – 3x and MB = –20 + 4x, find the value of x.

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10

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User Kirill Feoktistov
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Since M is the midpoint of the segment AB then measure of AM and MB are equal. So to solve the value of x, equate the following measurement

AM = MB

50 – 3x = -20 + 4x

70 = 7x

X = 10

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