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Find the value of x and XY if Y is between X and Z. You may need to draw a picture. XY = 5x, YZ = x, and XZ = 24 x=1 XY =​

Find the value of x and XY if Y is between X and Z. You may need to draw a picture-example-1
User Ivan Ursul
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Answer:

x = 4

XY = 20

Explanation:

X____Y____Z

XZ= XY+YZ

24 = 5x + x

6x = 24

x= 24/6

x =4

XY = 5x = 5(4) = 20

I hope I helped you^_^

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