Question

If M is between G and T, MG = 5x+3, MT = 2x-1, and GT = 37,
then x =
MG =
MT =

Answer 1

see explanation

Explanation:

GM + MT = GT , that is

5x + 3 + 2x - 1 = 37

7x + 2 = 37 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

7x = 35 ( divide both sides by 7 )

x = 5

Then

MG = 5x + 3 = 5(5) + 3 = 25 + 3 = 28

MT = 2x - 1 = 2(5) - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9