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If ST=w–47 and RU=w–63, what is the value of w?

If ST=w–47 and RU=w–63, what is the value of w?-example-1
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Answer:

w = 79

Explanation:

We know that RU us a midsegment so it must be 1/2 of ST.

So ST = 2RU.

w-47 = 2(w-63)

w-47 = 2w-126

-w = -79

w = 79

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