Question

Help pleasee asap! im super confused

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

A midpoint divides the segment into two equal parts. Each is half the length of the whole.

XY = (1/2)XZ

5x+4 = (1/2)(8x +16)

5x +4 = 4x +8

x = 4 . . . . . . . . . subtract 4x+4 from both sides

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Check

5x+4 = 5(4)+4 = 24

8x+16 = 8(4) +16 = 48

So, XY is half of XZ.