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K is between P and Q. Suppose PQ- 10x - 16, PK - 6x + 8, and KQ-8. What is PQ?
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K is between P and Q. Suppose PQ- 10x - 16, PK - 6x + 8, and KQ-8. What is PQ?

User Tom Nijs
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Answer:

PQ = 64

Explanation:

PQ = PK + KQ

10x - 16 = 6x + 8 + 8

10x - 16 = 6x + 16

4x = 32

x = 8

PQ = 10(8) - 16

= 80 - 16

= 64

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