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Solve If QR = 6x + 1, PR = 14x - 13, and PQ = 5x - 2, find PR

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Answer:

P____Q____R

PR= PQ+ QR

(14x-13) = (5x-2)+(6x+1)

14x-13= 11x – 1

14x – 11x = 13–1

3x = 12

x= 12/ 3

x= 4

PR= 14x – 13 = 14 (4) – 13 = 18 – 13= 5

If you want (PQ , QR ) this is the solution

PQ =5x-2=5(4)-2=20-2=18

QR =6x+1=6(4)+1=24+1=25

I hope I helped you^_^

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