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M is the midpoint of st. Sm= 3x+16 and MT = 6x+4. Find the length of SM.

M is the midpoint of st. Sm= 3x+16 and MT = 6x+4. Find the length of SM.-example-1
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No figure required. If M is the midpoint of ST then SM=MT or

3x + 16 = 6x + 4

12 = 3x

x = 4

SM = 3(4)+16=28

Answer: 28

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