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PLEASE HELP!!!
Use the figure and find PT.
PT = 7x - 24 and TQ = 6x-2

PLEASE HELP!!! Use the figure and find PT. PT = 7x - 24 and TQ = 6x-2-example-1

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Answer:

PT= 130

Explanation:

Since T is the midpoint of segment PQ,

PT = TQ

7x - 24 = 6x-2

Subtract 6x both sides and add 24 both sides

7x -6x - 24 = 6x -6x -2

x - 24 + 24 = -2 + 24

x= 22

Substitue x into PT

7(22) - 24

154 - 24

PT= 130

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