M is the midpoint of PQ. PM = 7x + 8 and MQ = 5x+ 20. Find the value of x.

Shawhu asked Jun 25, 2022

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Shawhu asked Jun 25, 2022

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M is the midpoint, so PM and MQ are equal,
So you would do 7x+8=5x+20
Then it would be 2x = 12
So 12 / 2, which is 6
X = 6

Emerson F answered Jun 30, 2022

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