Question

Given A is between Y and Z YA = 5.5, AZ = 2x, and YZ = 41.5 =, find AZ

(detailed answer would be great)

Answer 1

YZ = YA + AZ
41.5 = 5.5 + AZ
AZ = 41.5 - 5.5
AZ = 36

So, your final answer is AZ = 36

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

`AZ=36`

Explanation:

We have been given that point A is between point Y and Z such that
`YA=5.5`,
`AZ=2x` and
`YZ=41.5`.

Using our given information, we can set an equation as:

`YZ=YA+AZ`

Substitute given values:

`41.5=5.5+2x`

Switch sides:

`5.5+2x=41.5`

`5.5-5.5+2x=41.5-5.5`

`2x=36`

Since
`AZ=2x`, so the length of segment AZ is 36 units.