Given that CM = 4x + 1, MR= 9x8 and CR= 17. find CR

Mark Heath asked Jan 25, 2023

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Given that CM = 4x + 1, MR= 9x8 and CR= 17.
find CR

Mark Heath asked Jan 25, 2023

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Explanation:

MR+CR=CM by the segment addition postulate.

(9x+8)+17=4x+1

9x+25=4x+1

5x+25=1

5x=-24

x=-24/5

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