Question

. If XZ = 7x + 1 and PZ = 4x − 1, what is XP? 11
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Answer 1

XP = 11

Explanation:

Given that XZ = 7x + 1 and PZ = 4x − 1

From the diagram, XZ = 2PZ

7x + 1 = 2(4x-1)

7x+1 = 8x - 2

7x - 8x = -2 -1

-x = -3

x = 3

Since XP = PZ

XP = 4x - 1

XP = 4(3) - 1

XP = 12-1

XP = 11