Question

M is the midpoint of ES. EM = 5x + 8 and ES = 86, find x.

Answer 1

Answer

7

Explanation:

M is the midpoint, so EM = ES÷2.

Based on this information, we can write the following equation to find the value of x:

5x + 8 = 86 ÷ 2

• Divide 86 by 2.

5x + 8 = 43

• Subtract 8 from both sides.

5x = 35

• Divide both sides by 5.

x = 7