Question

If T is the midpoint of SU,Find x

Answer 1

Answer:x=3

Explanation:

Answer 2

`x = 3`

Explanation:

To find the value of x, we need an equation to solve for x.

Given that T is the midpoint of segment SU, it therefore means that, T divides SU into two equal parts, ST = TU.

`ST = 8x + 11`

`TU = 12x - 1`

`ST = TU`

`8x + 11 = 12x - 1` (substitution)

Subtract 12x from each side

`8x + 11 - 12x = 12x - 1 - 12x`

`-4x + 11 = - 1`

Subtract 11 from both sides

`-4x + 11 - 11 = - 1 - 11`

`-4x = - 12`

Divide both sides by -4

`(-4x)/(-4) = (-12)/(-4)`

`x = 3`