Question

If UV = x − 1, VW = 2x, and UW = 17, what is VW?

Answer 1

UV = x-1

VW = 2x

UW = 17

what is VW

VW = UW-UV

2x = 17-(x-1)

2x=17-x+1

2x=18-x

2x+x=18

3x=18

x= 6

VW=2x = 6×2=12

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