If UV=5x, VW = 8x - 17, and UW = 11x+11, what is UW

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by Oli C

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Answer:

UW=165

Explanation:

UV + VW =UW

5x + 8x-17= 11x +11

13x - 17 = 11x + 11

Subtract 11x and add 17 to both sides:

2x= 28

Divide 2 both sides:

x=14

Plug in x to the equation of UW:

11 (14) +11

165

N S answered May 15, 2021

by N S

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