Question

If P is between L and A, PL = x+4, PA = 2x - 1, and LA = 5x - 3, then x = ____ and LA = ____. PLEASE HURRY

Answer 1

Answer:12

Explanation:

La= LP + PA

5x-3=x+4+2x-1 Combine like terms.

5x-3=3x+3 Combine like terms

2x-3=3 Combine 3 and 3 ( Add)

2x=6 Divide by 2

X=3

LA=5x-3

5(3)-3 Multiply 5 and 3

15-3

LA=12