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If RP is a perpendicular bisector, what is the length of CK?

CP = 5t + 10
PK = 4t + 22
A. 140
B. 48
C. 70

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Final answer:

To find the length of CK, we first determine the value of t by setting CP equal to PK since RP is a perpendicular bisector. After calculating t to be 12, we then find CP (equivalent to PK) to be 70. CK, being the sum of CP and PK, equals 140.

Step-by-step explanation:

If RP is a perpendicular bisector, it means that RP cuts a line segment into two equal parts and it is at a right angle to it. Here, since CP = PK (because RP is a perpendicular bisector), we can set CP equal to PK and solve for the variable t. The lengths given are CP = 5t + 10 and PK = 4t + 22.

Setting CP equal to PK we get:

5t + 10 = 4t + 22

Solving for t gives us:

5t - 4t = 22 - 10

t = 12

Since CP = 5t + 10, we can now find the length of CP (which is equal to the length of PK because RP is a perpendicular bisector):

CP = 5(12) + 10 = 60 + 10

CP = 70

Therefore, the length of CK (which is CP + PK) is 70 + 70, as CP equals PK.

CK = 140

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