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Solve for x and find the length of AM when M is the midpoint of AB.

A. x = 2; AM = 4 units
B. x = 3; AM = 10 units
C. x = 4; AM = 16 units
D. x = 5; AM = 26 units

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To solve for x and find the length of AM when M is the midpoint of AB, we can use the concept of ratios to determine that x = x/2. Therefore, the length of AM is x units.

The correct answer to the given question is option A.

To solve for x and find the length of AM when M is the midpoint of AB, we can use the concept of ratios. Let's assign the length of AB as 2x and the length of AM as x.

Since M is the midpoint, we know that AM is half the length of AB. So, x = (1/2)(2x) = x.

Therefore, the length of AM is x units.

From the given options, the correct answer is A. x = 2; AM = 4 units.

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