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Use the figure to the right to find the value of PT. T is the midpoint of PO. PT = 5x + 2 and TQ = 8x - 7 PT= (Simplify your answer.)
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Use the figure to the right to find the value of PT. T is the midpoint of PO.

PT = 5x + 2 and TQ = 8x - 7
PT= (Simplify your answer.)

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Is there a picture? I would say
Since T is the midpoint of PO, the distance from P to T and the distance from P to O must be equal. Therefore all we need to do is set the two equations equal to each other and solve for x.
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