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If T is the midpoint of SU, find x.

If T is the midpoint of SU, find x.-example-1
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A midpoint lies right in the middle so this splits the segment into two equal halves.

ST = TU

Let's plug the expressions from the picture into our equation.

8x + 11 = 12x - 1

Add 1 to both sides, and subtract 8x from both sides.

12 = 4x

Divide both sides by 4

3 = x

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