Question

Find XZ if Y is the midpoint of XZ, XY = 2a + 11, and YZ = 4a - 5

Answer 1

XZ=54

Explanation:

X___Y___Z

XY= YZ

2a+11=4a-5

4a-2a= 11+5

2a=16

a=16/2

a=8

XY=2a+11=2(8)+11=16+11=27

YZ=4a-5 = 4(8)-5=32-5=27

XZ=XY+YZ =27+27=54

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