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XZ is the perpendicular bisector of segment WY. Solve for k. Enter a NUMBER only.

XZ is the perpendicular bisector of segment WY. Solve for k. Enter a NUMBER only.-example-1
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Answer: 4

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Step-by-step explanation:

"bisect" means to "divide in half"

So segment WY is split into two smaller equal pieces.

Segments WX and XY are the same length

WX = XY

6k+8 = 11k-12

6k-11k = -12-8

-5k = -20

k = -20/(-5)

k = 4

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