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Find the value of x and YZ if Y is between X and Z.
XY = 12, YZ = 2x, and XZ = 28

User Phitsch
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Answer:

x = 8 and YZ = 16

Explanation:

since Y is between X and Z , then

XY + YZ = XZ , that is

12 + 2x = 28 ( subtract 12 from both sides )

2x = 16 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 8

and YZ = 2x = 2 × 8 = 16

User Frankie Liuzzi
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