W is the midpoint of UV. If UW = x+23 and WV = 2x+8, What is x?

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W is the midpoint of UV. If UW = x+23 and WV = 2x+8, What is x?

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Since 'W' is the 'midpoint', UW=WV, and x + 23 = 2x + 8

Subtract 'x' from each side of the equation: 23 = x + 8

Subtract 8 from each side: 15 = x

Paulo Casaretto answered Jan 17, 2016

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