Y is the midpoint of XZ and W is the midpoint of VX. If VZ=s+52 and WY=7s, what is the value of s?

Igor Kustov asked Feb 28, 2023

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Y is the midpoint of XZ and W is the midpoint of VX.

If VZ=s+52 and WY=7s, what is the value of s?

Igor Kustov asked Feb 28, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

By the triangle midsegment theorem, 2(WY)=VZ.

So, 2(7s)=s+52, meaning s=4.

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