Question

Find the value of x.

I don't understand how to get the answer, can someone please help and give a simple explanation (i'm not to bright).

Answer 1

`x=11`

Explanation:

we know that

The Midpoint Theorem states that the segment joining two sides of a triangle at the midpoints of those sides is parallel to the third side and is half the length of the third side.

so

In this problem

`(x+5)=(1)/(2)(3x-1)`

solve for x

Multiply by 2 both sides

`2x+10=3x-1`

subtract 2x both sides

`10=3x-1-2x`

`10=x-1`

Adds 1 both sides

`x=11`