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Q is the midpoint of PR. If PQ = 3x and QR = x + 2, what is QR?

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Answer:

QR = 3

Explanation:

since Q is the midpoint, then PQ is the same as QR. so we equate the two as follows:

3x = x+2

then find x as shown below.

3x-x = 2 ( I grouped the like terms)

2x = 2. now divide by 2 to find x

x= 1,

since QR is x+2, now substitute x for 1

1+2 =QR

3 is the answer.

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User Fabjan
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Answer:

QR = 3

Explanation:

given Q is the midpoint of PR , then

PQ = QR , that is

3x = x + 2 ( subtract x from both sides )

2x = 2 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 1

Then

QR = x + 2 = 1 + 2 = 3

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