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Point W is on line segment V X. Given VX = 18 and VW = 14 determine the length W X

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Answer: WX = 4

Concept:

Here, we need to know the idea of segment addition postulate.

The Segment Addition Postulate states that given 2 points A and C, a third point B lies on the line segment AC if and only if the distances between the points satisfy the equation AB + BC = AC.

Solve:

Given information

VX = 18

VW = 14

Given expression deducted from the segment addition postulate

WX = VX - VW

Substitute values into the expression

WX = 18 - 14

Simplify by subtraction

WX = 4

Hope this helps!! :)

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