Register
T is between P and Q. PT=7x-24, TQ=102, and PQ=13x. Find x.
198k views
0 votes
T is between P and Q. PT=7x-24, TQ=102, and PQ=13x. Find x.

User Andrew Campbell
by
8.1k points

1 Answer

5 votes

\begin{gathered} PQ=PT+TQ \\ 13x=7x-24+102 \\ 13x=7x+78 \\ 13x-7x=78 \\ 6x=78 \\ x=(78)/(6) \\ x=13 \end{gathered}

User Jesususo
by
8.2k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User ThW
asked Jun 20, 2017 87.7k views
Use the figure to find the value of PT. T is the midpoint of PQ PT=4x+2 and TQ=7x-7
ThW asked Jun 20, 2017
by ThW
7.7k points
2 answers
4 votes
87.7k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
Write words to match the expression. 24- ( 6+3)
A dealer sells a certain type of chair and a table for $40. He also sells the same sort of table and a desk for $83 or a chair and a desk for $77. Find the price of a chair, table, and of a desk.
Link Copied!