Answer:
TU = 29
Explanation:
TU + UV = TV , substitute values
9x + 2 + 5 = 14x - 8 , that is
9x + 7 = 14x - 8 ( subtract 14x from both sides )
- 5x + 7 = - 8 ( subtract 7 from both sides )
- 5x = - 15 ( divide both sides by - 5 )
x = 3
Then
TU = 9x + 2 = 9(3) + 2 = 27 + 2 = 29