Question

Find the value of n and WX if W is between X and Y, WX=6n-10, XY=17, and WY=3n

Answer 1

n = 3

Explanation:

It is given that W is between X and Y. It means,

WX = WY

or

XY = WX+WY

We have, WX=6n-10, XY=17, and WY=3n

So,

17= 6n-10+3n

Adding both sides 10

17+10= 6n-10+3n+10

27=9n

n = 3

Hence, the value of n is 3.