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use the figure to find the value of PT. PT = 5x + 7 and TQ = 9x-5
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use the figure to find the value of PT.
PT = 5x + 7 and TQ = 9x-5

use the figure to find the value of PT. PT = 5x + 7 and TQ = 9x-5-example-1
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T is the midpoint of the line segment, and because of this, we know that both segments that have T are going to be equal
5x+7 = 9x-5
Add like terms
12 = 4x
divide to get the variable by itself
x = 3
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